During routine working hours specimens can be sent via the pneumatic tube (POD) to station 2900.
Alternatively, there are regular collections by porters from all ward areas (via A2).
Specimens can be sent via the pneumatic tube (POD) to station 2900.
Alternatively, there are regular collections by porters from all ward areas (via A2).
The POD station 2900 is not checked after 10pm. Please send all specimens to the high throughput
laboratory (A2) via the POD system (2912).
Between 10pm and 8am please ensure all Blood Cultures are sent via POD to A2 (2912.)
During this time there are no routine porter collections.
Prior to sending please contact the laboratory on ext 2962 (or via switchboard) so we know to expect the sample.
Specimens can be sent via the pneumatic tube (POD) to station 2900 – (DO NOT send CSF samples via the POD system)
Alternatively, arrange for a porter to bring the specimen to Microbiology (Old Pathology Building).
Please contact the On call BMS via the switchboard so they know to expect the sample
Arrange for a porter to bring the specimen to Microbiology (Old Pathology Building).
Alternatively specimens can be sent via the pneumatic tube (POD) to station 2900- (DO NOT send CSF samples via the POD system)
