Tests:Wound Swab Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Wound Swab Culture
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Wound Swab Culture}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms | |- |Turnaround Time |2 - 3 days |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Swab in transport medium |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP to lab at room temperature |- |Preferred | |- |Acceptable | |- |Pediatric Requirements |Swab in tr..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|2 - 3 days | |2 - 3 days | ||
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|Stability - Add test | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |||
|Swab | |||
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|Preferred | |||
|Swab in transport medium | |||
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|Specimen | |Acceptable | ||
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|Unacceptable | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
|ASAP to lab at room temperature | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|Swab in transport medium | |Swab in transport medium | ||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | |||
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|Preferred | |Sample | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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| | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Microscopy and | |Microscopy and culture | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | |
| 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 | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab at room temperature |
| Paediatric Requirements | Swab in transport medium |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |