UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 20225/030: Referrals of group A, B, C and G streptococcal isolates to the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Reference Section (SSRS)

The purpose of this Briefing Note is to remind colleagues of the request to submit all Group A (GAS), Group B (GBS), Group C (GCS) and Group G (GGS) streptococcal isolates associated with invasive disease to the UKHSA Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Reference Section (SSRS), Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (AMRHAI) Reference Unit. Isolates from non-invasive disease should only be submitted if linked to an outbreak investigation or when associated with severe clinical presentation. The samples from both sterile and non-sterile sites, linked to outbreaks and/or accompanied with severe clinical presentations will not be charged.

If you get any queries, please contact: kartyk.moganeradj@ukhsa.gov.uk; katie.hopkins@ukhsa.gov.uk; theresa.lamagni@ukhsa.gov.uk; colin.brown@ukhsa.gov.uk