Swabs for microscopy and culture |
Alternate names: | Ear Culture, Eye Culture, Nose Culture, Throat Culture, Wound swab |
Laboratory: | Microbiology |
Test Code: | SMC |
Specimen types: | Swab |
Container types: | | Swab - blue top (Amies transport media) |  |
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Collection Instructions: | 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
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Notes: | Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide
The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time |
Frequency: | Daily |
Result Turnaround Time: | 2-5 days |
