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Wound swab kit

Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)

Collection & Request Instructions

Specimen Collection

•Label the transport swab with the patient’s full name, date of birth, UR number  (if applicable), date, time and site of collection.

•Label the slide and slide carrier with the patient’s full name, and UR number (if applicable). For open wounds, clean with a swab moistened with normal saline until red granulation is visible.

•For closed wounds clean away excess debris and purulent material from the opening.

Use for wounds, exudates, eyes, ears, throat, skin and mucosal surfaces.

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory

Specimen Collection

•Label the transport swab with the patient’s full name, date of birth,

•For closed wounds clean away excess debris and purulent material from the opening.

Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide

Use for wounds, exudates, eyes, ears, throat, skin and mucosal surfaces.

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory

Notes

Wound  Swab Collection Instructions 

Wound cultures Clinical Information

Throat Swab Collection Instructions

Throat cultures Clinical Information

Nasal Swab Collection Instructions

The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time

Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide

Wound cultures Clinical Information

Throat Swab Collection Instructions

Throat cultures Clinical Information

Nasal Swab Collection Instructions

The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time