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Open consultations

UK SMI B 63: Investigation of samples for lower respiratory tract infections caused by fungal pathogens

This consultation is open from 17/08/2026 to 01/09/2026

We invite stakeholders, clinicians, and laboratory professionals to contribute to the consultation for the first UK SMI dedicated to fungal respiratory infections,

UK SMI B 63: Investigation of samples for lower respiratory tract infections caused by fungal pathogens.

Developed in response to the growing clinical impact of fungal respiratory infections, particularly among vulnerable and immunocompromised patients. This new UK SMI will support consistent diagnostic practice, reduce uncertainty, inform timely clinical decisions, and promote responsible antimicrobial stewardship through more accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

We are seeking your expertise to ensure this document is practical, future-focused, and aligned with real-world clinical and laboratory practice.

To contribute to the consultation, we kindly request that all feedback be submitted through our dedicated survey form using the following link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/00a4KZLi84

Have your say!

Your feedback will help shape the future of fungal diagnostics and patient care across the UK.

If you encounter difficulties accessing the online survey, kindly contact the Standards Unit at [email protected].

 

Closed consultations

Our closed consultations are arranged by year and sorted by their area

UK SMI Consultations: Identification

UK SMI ID 01: Introduction to the preliminary identification of medically important bacteria and fungi from culture

UK SMI ID 04: Identification of Streptococcus species, Enterococcus species and morphologically similar organisms

UK SMI ID 06: identification of Neisseria species

UK SMI ID 07: Identification of Staphylococcus species, Micrococcus species and Rothia species

UK SMI ID 11: Identification of Moraxella species and morphologically similar organisms

UK SMI ID 12: Identification of Haemophilus species and the HACEK group of organisms

UK SMI ID 15: identification of Actinomyces and reclassified species

UK SMI ID 17: Identification of Pseudomonas species and other non-glucose fermenters

UK SMI Consultations: Syndromic

UK SMI S 06: Infectious syndromes affecting the genitourinary tract and reproductive organs

UK SMI S 13: painful and/or discharging ear

UK SMI S 16: Postmortem microbiology

UK SMI Consultations: Virology

UK SMI V 4: Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis D virus

UK SMI V 5: Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis C virus

UK SMI V 37: Chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection – testing by Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs)

UK SMI V 44: Laboratory diagnosis of syphilis

UK SMI V11: HIV screening and confirmation

UK SMI Consultations: Bacteriology

UK SMI B 05: Investigation of nasal and paranasal sinus samples

UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile

UK SMI B 57: Investigation of samples for lower respiratory tract infections caused by bacterial pathogens