Test Entry - Detail

Ear Swab - MC+S

General

Clinical Use:

Investigation of bacterial and fungal causes of otitis media and otitis externa.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Code:

MIEAR

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient ideally within 24 hours of collection.

Hyperlink:

https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/PSCP017.doc

Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE), and, SMEAR,

Sample Type:

Swab and Smear

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Refer to hyperlink for collection instructions.
Collect a plain, dry swab for fungal culture and a separate swab in transport media for bacterial culture.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

N/A

Stability:

24 hours ambient

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient ideally within 24 hours of collection.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Bunbury Hospital	9722 1280
-	Laboratory	Busselton Hospital	9753 6260
-	Laboratory	Carnarvon Hospital	9941 0431
-	Laboratory	Derby Hospital	9193 3371
-	Laboratory	Esperance Health Campus	9079 8139
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Hedland Health Campus	9174 1504
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Karratha Health Campus	9144 7674
-	Laboratory	Kununurra Hospital	9166 4245
-	Laboratory	Manjimup Hospital	9772 5137
-	Laboratory	Narrogin Hospital	9881 0481
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8012
Bacteriology	Microbiology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4505
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 2637

Last Updated : 03-09-2024 14:52