Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership

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The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP) incorporates Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Molecular Diagnostics and Genomic Sequencing, plus UKHSA’s Meningococcal Reference Unit and Vaccine Evaluation Unit.

MMMP is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The objective of the partnership is to provide Central and South Manchester with a Unified Microbiology Service embracing all aspects of medical and public health microbiology.

Key information

User guide

  1. Introduction
  2. Roles and functions
  3. Location of MMMP and contact details
  4. Quality assurance
  5. Opening hours, clinical advice and results line
  6. Labelling of sample containers
  7. How to complete the request form
  8. Transport services
  9. Specimen Acceptance Policy – MMMP
  10. Repertoire of tests
  11. Referral laboratories
  12. Feedback on our pathology services
  13. Patient consent disclosure
  14. The Human Tissue Act and the MMMP
  15. Research and development