Eye Swab Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	SWAB
Synonyms	Orbital socket swab Conjunctival swab Canthus swab Corneal
Test Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	2 - 3 days
Stability - Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Swab in transport medium
Preferred
Acceptable
Unacceptable	Viral swabs
Specimen Transportation	At ambient temperature
Paediatric Requirements	Swab in transport medium
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Culture
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation
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