UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: B 44 Investigation of prosthetic joint infection samples
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Detail of outcome
The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 23 February 2016.
Read the latest issue of SMI B 44.
Detail of feedback received
Timeline of review process
Date review started: 7 June 2012
First consultation: 9 August 2013 to 1 November 2013
Second consultation: 15 September 2014 to 13 October 2014
Document discussed at the following working group meetings:
- 27 November 2013
- 25 June 2014
- 5 November 2014
- 12 February 2015
Date document issued: 23 February 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 44 Investigation of prosthetic joint infection samples’.
This UK Standard for Microbiology Investigations describes the microbiological investigation of prosthetic joint infection samples. 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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