Pseudonyms
Wound Swab culture/microscopy
Collection Requirements
Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) OR Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (blue lid)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Notes
For skin & soft tissue infections: A clinically non-infected wound does not require MCS. A tissue or aspirate specimen is preferable to a superficial swab. Debride or clean the wound prior to collecting swab to avoid transient colonizing bacteria.
Test code: SW
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