Investigation | Wound Swab |
Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of skin and wound infections. |
Specimen Type | Swab |
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. |
Turn around time for final test | `48 hours/ 2 working days`Positive samples may take longer |
Uncertainty of testing | If pus or fluid is available from the site,
please send a sample in a universal container instead of a wound swab. |
Related tests | None |
HOW TO guides | None |
Information leaflets | None |
Publications | None |
Guidelines | None |