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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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Latest revision as of 12:46, 12 September 2025


Overview

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)
Last reviewed 12.09.2025
Next review 12.09.2026 (Overdue)