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| Investigation | Nose Swab | | Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of organisms that may cause infections in the nose | | 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 |
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