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North West London Pathology > Tests > Tissue and/or biopsy culture

Tissue and/or biopsy culture

Category Microbiology
Test background
Clinical Indications
Sample & container required Tissue (including bone) and/or biopsy samples in sterile universal container; Fine needle aspirates in sterile universal container
Transport storage Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight
Turnaround time 7-10 days
Notes

Samples may be referred to Public Health England for further investigation.
Each sample needs a separate order. The site of the sample is clearly labelled on sample.