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UK SMIs are developed, reviewed and revised by various working groups which are overseen by a steering committee (see  \n[https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/standards-for-microbiology-investigations](https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/standards-for-microbiology-investigations)steering-committee) .  \nThe contributions of many individuals in clinical, specialist and reference laboratories who have provided information and comments during the development of this document are acknowledged. We are grateful to the medical editors for editing the medical content.  \nFor further information please contact us at:  \nStandards Unit Microbiology Services Public Health England  \n61 Colindale Avenue  \nLondon NW9 5EQ  \nE-mail: [standards@phe.gov.uk](standards@phe.gov.uk)  \nWebsite: [https://www.gov.uk/uk-standards-for-microbiology-investigations-smi-quality](https://www.gov.uk/uk-standards-for-microbiology-investigations-smi-quality)and-consistency-in-clinical-laboratories  \nPHE publication gateway number: 2015368  \nUK Standards for Microbiology Investigations are produced in association with:  \nLogos correct at time of publishing.  \nContents  \nAcknowledgments ................................................................................................................. 2  \nContents ................................................................................................................................. 4  \nAmendment table ................................................................................................................... 5  \nUK SMI: scope and purpose.................................................................................................. 6  \nUser manual template-background .................................................................................... 8  \nIntroduction and scope ......................................................................................................... 8  \nOverview of services offered ................................................................................................ 8  \nLocating and contacting the laboratory ............................................................................... 9  \nConsent, collection and transport of specimens ................................................................. 9  \nTest repertoire ...................................................................................................................... 10  \nReporting results ................................................................................................................. 11  \nInterpreting laboratory results ............................................................................................ 11  \nQuality assurance and governance .................................................................................... 11  \nReferences ........................................................................................................................... 12  \nAmendment table  \nEach UK SMI method has an individual record of amendments. The current amendments are listed on this page. The amendment history is available from [standards@phe.gov.uk](standards@phe.gov.uk).  \nNew or revised documents should be controlled within the laboratory in accordance with the local quality management system.  \n\n| Amendment number/date | -/19.10.16 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Issue number discarded | - |\n| Insert issue number | 1 |\n| Anticipated next rev","cbCaie7I6hVVH8OB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie7I6hVVH8OB","pdf",1096011,12,"English","# Acknowledgments\n# Contents\n# Amendment table\n# UK SMI: scope and purpose\n## Users of UK SMIs\n## Background to UK SMIs\n## Equal partnership working","[{\"question\":\"How are UK SMIs developed and reviewed?\",\"answer\":\"UK SMIs are developed under Public Health England with partnership across relevant healthcare organisations, and they are developed, reviewed, and revised by working groups overseen by a steering committee. 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