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

Microbiology

Availability

Daily

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Test code: SW

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