UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations
UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK SMIs) are a comprehensive referenced collection of recommended algorithms and procedures for clinical microbiology. Our microbiology colleagues in Italy have kindly translated UK SMIs into Italian. To view the Italian translations, please visit the SIMPIOS website.
Bacteriology
Bacteriology standards for the laboratory testing covering receipt of the sample in the laboratory to the issue of a report.
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Identification
Bacteriology Identification standards covering techniques used for bacterial identification.
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National user manual
The national user manual template contains standard headings and suggestions to guide laboratories in completing a national user manual for their own area. Two worked examples have been developed.
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Quality-related guidance
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Syndromic documents
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Test procedures
Test procedures are standards outlining the procedure for identifying the organisms.
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Virology
Virology and serology diagnostic algorithms and standards for the laboratory testing of viruses.
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Withdrawn and recalled documents
View moreFor more information about the UK SMI's, please refer to our FAQ
The Clinical Services Committee (CSC) within the British Infection Association (BIA) is developing a series of Infection Quick Reference Guides (IQRGs). These one-page flowcharts detail the essentials of initial investigation of common infective conditions and include: clinical assessment, sample type and first- and second-line tests. These will aid the front door clinician to optimise investigations of common clinical conditions. BIA has collaborated with UK SMIs to include IQRGS within their standards where appropriate. The full list of IQRGs can be found on the BIA website.
Contact
UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations
Standards Unit
UK Health Security Agency
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ
Email standards@ukhsa.gov.uk