Microbiology & Infection

The Microbiology and Infection Service is accredited to ISO 15189:2012 as verified by UKAS. The scope of activities accredited can be verified on the UKAS website for the department at www.ukas.com Ref: 9678. 

The Microbiology laboratories, situated on Level 7 RSCH and 1st floor PRH, provide acomprehensive service in diagnostic clinical microbiology including virology and environmental testing. The service is closely allied with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Several honorary positions are affiliated to the service as a result of this close collaboration. 

To look for sample requirements and reference ranges for a particular test use the A to Z links or search function.

For Infection Prevention and Control please refer to hospital public websites and intranets.

Laboratory information

Opening hours

On-call service

On-call/out of hours HIV testing

Contact numbers

Clinical advice including QVH consultant cover

Environmental Microbiology Unit (EMU)

 

Specimens and requests

Request forms

Specimens

Tests

Specimen collection and transportation

Routine specimens

Urgent specimens

Requests for additional examinations

Results

Factors affecting test performance and interpretation of result

Taking blood cultures

 

Virology and Serology (microbiological)

HIV request/testing policy

Diagnostic service

Screen/immunity/follow-up service

Other services