| Sample Origin: |
UK, Colindale |
| Source: |
Human sputum |
| Depositor: |
Sputum Dept., PHLS, Göteborg, Sweden |
| Passport: | UKNEQAS, Colindale, London, UK |
| Deposit Date: |
2011-02-07 |
| Other Collections: | UKNEQAS 0320/11 |
| ID Method: |
CCUG<Classical phenotyping, Api Coryne, Api Zym, 16S rRNA gene partial sequence, hsp65 gene partial sequence |
| Conditions Remarks: |
Chocolate agar, CO2, 37°C |
| Taxonomy Remarks: |
Nocardia asteroides-complex, perhaps Nocardia asteroides sensu stricto |
| Remarks: | External quality control program |
REM2:Correct identification of Nocardia is often exceedingly difficult |