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Bacteriology (BAC)

Bacteriology (BAC)

 

Frequency of dispatch

  • Twice a year

 

Dispatch schedule

  • May and November

 

Test description

  • Identification of potential pathogen(s) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (if requested)
  • Interpretive component (optional in collaboration with the Hong Kong College of Pathologists)

 

Survey materials

  • Four simulated clinical specimens (lyophilized cultures)

 

Deadline for return of results

  • Two weeks after dispatch of survey materials