MicroLabGuide is a microbiology laboratory’s specimen collection manual.
It provides essential information for prescribers, sample collectors, and laboratory technicians.
For each microbiology test, the guide outlines key details.For certain micobiological tests (such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), blood cultures, malaria) expanded clinical guidance is provided to support appropriate patient management and optimal treatment.
The manual also includes several complementary documents, such as therapeutic guidelines, procedures for communicating critical results and request forms. These documents are intended to be adapted to local practices and may be customized as needed.
Use the search bar to quickly find a microbiology test, you can search by test name or by specimen type. The relevant documents will appear automatically. When selecting a test from the Exam Catalogue, you can access information organized by exam:
A concise overview including indications for prescription, specimen requirements, transport conditions, and expected turnaround times.
Detailed, step-by-step instructions for sample collectors, including required material, task lists, sampling steps, and key considerations.
All exam-related documents can be downloaded as PDF files.
This section contains documents that are not linked to a single exam, but are applicable across multiple tests or to laboratory practice in general.
For selected tests (blood culture, cerebrospinal fluid, malaria, stool culture & urine culture) specific guidance is provided on:
For tests concerned by critical results, this information is also directly accessible from the Exam Catalogue.
Therapeutic protocols and clinical guidelines, including antibiotic dosing, routes of administration, and treatment durations for adults and children.
Practical documents to support daily laboratory activities, such as procedures, templates, and request forms.