UK Standards for Microbiology Investigation – B 37 Investigation of blood cultures (for organisms other than Mycobacterium species)
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Detail of outcome
The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 4 November 2014.
Read the latest issue of SMI B 37.
Detail of feedback received
Timeline of review process
Date review started: 7 August 2013
Consultation: 23 August 2013 to 20 September 2013
Document discussed at the following working group meeting:
- 27 November 2013
Date document issued: 4 November 2014
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 37 - Investigation of Blood Cultures (for Organisms other than Mycobacterium species)’.
This method describes the processing and microbiological investigation of blood cultures and aims to set turnaround time standards for each stage of the investigative process. 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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