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Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Ear Swab}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | ===''Overview''=== |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code |SWAB |- |Synonyms |Otitis externa swab Otitis media Eardrum Perforated drum Grommets inserted |- |Turnaround Time |2 - 3 days |- ! colspan="2" | ===''Specimen Requirements''=== |- |Specimen Type | |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred | |- |Acceptable | |- |Pediatric Requirements..."
 
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 12 September 2025


Overview

Department Microbiology
Test Code SWAB
Synonyms Otitis externa swab

Otitis media

Eardrum

Perforated drum

Grommets inserted

Availability
Turnaround Time 2 - 3 days
Stability - Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Swab
Preferred Ear Swab in transport medium
Acceptable
Unacceptable Viral swab

Dry swab

Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements Ear Swab in transport medium

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
Test Method Culture 
Advanced Notice Not Required  
Patient Preparation Not Required  

Comments

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