Swabs (Wound, Ear, Nose, Eye and Throat)
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
Swab in charcoal transport medium ( black top )
Reference Range
N/A
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
Clinical details are extremely important as they will indicate the target pathogens and length of incubation. Additional reports may be issued on prolonged cultures eg 'anaerobes'. If chlamydial eye infection is suspected, a separate swab should be sent for Chlamydia investigations.
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample
See Also
BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS/PARAPERTUSSIS ; WHOOPING COUGH, PERNASAL SWAB;GENITAL SPECIMENS ( HVS, Cervical, Vaginal, Urethral, Placental ).
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Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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Swabs (Wound, Ear, Nose, Eye and Throat)