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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Eye Swab Culture}} 

[[Category:Tests]]

[[Category:Microbiology]] 

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== Overview ==
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|Department
|Microbiology   
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|Test Code
|SWAB
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|Synonyms
|Orbital socket swab 

Conjunctival swab 

Canthus swab 

Corneal  
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|Test Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours 
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|Turnaround Time
|2 - 3 days   
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|Stability - Add test
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== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen Type
|Swab in transport medium    
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|Preferred
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|Acceptable
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|Unacceptable
|Viral swabs
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|Specimen Transportation
|At ambient temperature
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|Paediatric Requirements
|Swab in transport medium
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== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference Intervals
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|Test Method
|Culture
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|Advanced Notice
|Not Required   
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|Patient Preparation
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== Comments ==
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