Eye Swab Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	SWAB
Synonyms	Orbital socket swab Conjunctival swab Canthus swab Corneal
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	2 - 3 days
Stability - Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Swab
Preferred	Swab in transport medium
Acceptable
Unacceptable	Viral swabs
Specimen Transportation	At ambient temperature
Paediatric Requirements	Swab in transport medium
Aliquot Requirements
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Culture
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation
Comments

Owner	Melanie Williams (Williams1)
Last reviewed	12.09.2025
Next review	12.09.2026 (Overdue)