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InvestigationConjunctivitis Swab
IndicationsFor the microbiological diagnosis of conjunctivitis and blepharitis. If ophthalmia neonatorum or chlamydia infection is suspected send a conjunctivia swab in chlamydia transport media.
Specimen Typeswab
Request FormMicrobiology
Transport MediumAmies Charcoal Bacteriological Transport Medium
Delivery TimeASAP or within 12 hours
Storage Temp / Special conditionsRefrigerate at 2-4°C.
Related testsChlamydia Detection
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