UK Standards for Microbiology Investigation – B 17 Investigation of tissues and biopsies
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Detail of outcome
The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 8 April 2016.
Read the latest issue of SMI B 17.
Detail of feedback received
Timeline of review process
Date review started: 2 May 2013
First consultation: 23 August 2013 to 15 November 2013
Second consultation: 6 January 2015 to 26 January 2015
Document discussed at the following working group meetings:
- 25 June 2014
- 12 February 2015
Date document issued: 8 April 2016
Original consultation
Consultation description
Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.
The consultation asks for comments about the bacteriology SMI ‘B 17 – Investigation of tissues and biopsies’.
This UK Standard for Microbiology Investigations describes the processing and bacteriological investigation of tissues and biopsies. We would like input from a wide range of interested parties.
If you have any difficulties accessing this consultation please let us know by emailing standards@phe.gov.uk.
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Last updated 15 April 2016 + show all updates
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Added review of users' comments April 2016.
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