The UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK SMIS) has reissued guidance on X and V factor tests and thermonuclease tests.
Developed with the support of Public Health England working in partnership with the NHS and other professional organisations, UK SMIS has released the two documents pertaining to thermonuclease tests and X and V factor tests.
The guidance for UK SMI TP 34, for thermonuclease tests features updated references, subheadings to amend technical limitations, as well as information on the use of NCTC 6571.
The reissued guidance for UK SMI TP 38, relating to X and V factor tests includes updated documents, references and a flowchart to include commercial alternatives.
For more information, contact the Standards Unit, at the National Infection Service on [email protected]