Tests:Eye Swab Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Eye Swab Culture
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Revision as of 13:04, 20 March 2025
Overview | |
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| 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 in transport medium |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Viral swabs |
| Specimen Transportation | At ambient temperature |
| Paediatric Requirements | Swab in transport medium |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
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| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | |
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