Pseudonyms
Wound Swab culture/microscopy
Collection Requirements
Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) or Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (blue lid). Swab specimens (list site) - use AMIES swabs if anaerobes and / or fastidious organisms suspected.
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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