Skin swab (M, C &S)

Amies swab (with gel) - blue lid 

or an e-swab (with liquid) - blue lid. 

For skin & soft tissue infections: A clinically non-infected wound does not require MCS. A tissue or aspirate specimen is preferable to a superficial swab. Debride or clean the wound prior to collecting swab to avoid transient colonizing bacteria.

Document site of swab