Test/Investigation
Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Swabs General
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Microbiology)
Comments/Precautions
E.g. Throat, skin, mouth, ear, ulcers, wounds, navel swabs etc. Please provide clinical details as this helps select appropriate culture media and investigations. Please highlight any risk factors for ACDP level 3 Pathogens if aware (commonly Brucella/Diphtheria, full list available on https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc208.pdf). This test may be sent away to the reference laboratory for confirmatory testing or further sensitivity testing
Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab
12 to 24hr delay - store at room temp
Sample type
Charcoal swabs
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
3 days