Throat Swab MC & S Test | Austin Pathology

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Throat Swab MC & S

Alternate Names	throat mcs, epiglottis mcs, mouth swab mcs
Laboratory	Microbiology
Specimen	Throat swab Fluid
Container	Sterile container Swab - Bacterial (white top)
Additional Collection Instructions	Specimen required is 1 throat swab from the affected area or pharyngeal exudate collected into a sterile container. Using the Eswab, sample the site, place the swab in the liquid transport medium and break the shank of the swab at the notch. DO NOT discard the liquid. Replace the lid and screw down firmly. Forward to the laboratory ASAP.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Daily

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	ENT
Container ID	POT, CM, SWAB, SL
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature