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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)Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
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

 

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

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW