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Latest revision as of 12:41, 12 September 2025


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)