Swab for culture - superficial |
| Alternative Names: | Superficial culture
Nose culture
Ear culture
Eye culture
Throat culture |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | SFICIAL C, NOS C, EAR C, EYE C, THR C |
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| Registration Instructions: | Anal, groin perianal and rectal swabs are entered under SFICIAL C |
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| Specimen Types: | Swab |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | The site or origin of the swab is essential for interpretation of culture results.
Throat & rectal swabs for gonorrhoea must be gel swabs. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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