Test Directory
Swab - Routine C & S - any site
Containers - Adult
MWE Sterile Swab with Gel
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Containers - Child
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MWE Sterile Swab with Gel
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Volume Range
As adult |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: In patients where a bacterial or fungal infection is suspected. Please put exact anatomical location on the request.
Wound swabs: If dry consider moistening the swab with sterile water prior to sampling to increase chance of organism recovery. Clean +/- debride the wound prior to sampling, and obtain the deepest sample possible.
How to request
GP comms, or via Trak ("C&S - Swabs" and specify correct anatomical site), or request form.
Availability
0900-2000 (RIE), 0900-1700 (SJH)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 5 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist if required, otherwise result will appear on electronically.
General additional information
See RefHelp for guidance on taking of genital swabs; dry swabs (with no gel transport medium) should not be used.