Pseudonyms
Wound Swab culture/microscopy
Collection Requirements
Swabs are less useful than whole pus. Whole Pus: Collect whole pus into yellow top universal. Swabs: Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) OR Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (blue lid)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Fee
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Test code: SW
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