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| Investigation | Eye Swab | | Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of conjunctivitis and blepharitis. If ophthalmia neonatorum or
chlamydia infection is suspected
send a conjunctivia swab in
chlamydia transport media. | | Specimen Type | charcoal swab for bacterial infection | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Amies Charcoal Bacteriological Transport Medium | | Delivery Time | ASAP or within 12 hours | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Refrigerate at 2-4°C. | | Related tests | Chlamydia Detection
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