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Throat Swab MC & S
Laboratory
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Microbiology
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Specimen
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Throat swab
Fluid
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Container
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Sterile container
Swab - Bacterial (white top)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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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
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Daily
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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ENT
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Additional (Storage) Instructions
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All Swabs must be labelled with patient details, site, date and time of collection. Store and Transport all Swabs to the lab at room temperature.
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