Test Entry - Detail

Wound Swab - MC+S

General

Clinical Use:

For the investigation of infectious organisms as the causative agents of abscesses, pustules or infection.

Availability:

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

Aliases/Synonyms:

Abscess Swab - MC+S, Perineal Swab MC+S, Pus - MC+S, Pus Swab - MC+S, Skin Swab - MC+S, Tracheostomy Swab - MC+S, Ulcer Swab - MC+S, Umbilical Swab - MC+S,

Code:

MIWND

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE), and, SMEAR,

Sample Type:

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Pus may be collected into a sterile yellow top jar.
If small quantities are obtained, collect the pus using a swab in charcoal media.
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 : 04-09-2023 13:25