Test Entry - Detail

Eye Swab - MC+S

General

Clinical Use:

Investigation of bacterial and fungal causes of conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, endophthalmitis and Gonococcal ophthalmia.

Availability:

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

Aliases/Synonyms:

Ocular Swab - MC+S,

Code:

MIEYE

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/PSCP020.doc

Reference Interval:

Not applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE), and, SMEAR,

Sample Type:

Eye Swab

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Collect swab in transport media for bacterial investigation.
Refer to hyperlink for collection instructions.
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:

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

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