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Updated turnaround times

Posted on 23rd January 202323rd January 2023 by Beth

Please see our test catalogue for current NHS/private tariffs and turnaround times. Urgent test results may be available sooner –

Tinea is not responding to standard treatment – what should I do?

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

Tinea is a generic name for superficial skin, nail and hair infection caused mainly by dermatophytes. Dermatophytes (e.g. Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton spp.)

Oral/oropharyngeal candidiasis is not responding to standard treatment – what should I do?

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

We have compiled responses to the most common GP enquiries below. If you have any other questions, please contact the

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is not responding to standard treatment – what should I do?

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) has updated the national vulvovaginal candidiasis guidelines. This was a significant update highlighting the

Updated species names

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

As more genomic data becomes available for clinically-important fungi, our understanding of how these species relate to one another periodically

MRCM highly commended in RCPath Achievement Awards

Posted on 12th December 202212th December 2022 by Beth

MRCM have been named as a Highly Commended service by the Royal College of Pathologists

How will the WHO’s fungal pathogen priority list help us fight the worldwide fungal threat?

Posted on 3rd November 20223rd November 2022 by Beth

We are very pleased to see that Aspergillus fumigatus was included in the top tier of the WHO’s fungal pathogen

Professor Richardson elected as BSMM president

Posted on 16th September 2022 by Beth

“ I feel very honoured to be elected as President, having been a BSMM member for 50 years”, and it

Come and work with us! Apply by 14 Aug

Posted on 5th August 20225th August 2022 by Beth

Vacancy for a senior biomedical scientist (band 7, permanent) with experience in microbiology and quality management

Dr Riina Richardson appointed as Chair of the working group responsible for UK standards for bacteriological, mycological, and parasitological investigations.

Posted on 20th July 202120th July 2021 by Lauren Amphlett

Congratulations to Dr Riina Richardson on her appointment as the new Chair of the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations (UK

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