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| Investigation | Mouth Swab | | Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of organisms that may cause infections in the mouth | | 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 viral infection is suspected, please send a swab in viral transport media | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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