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South West London Pathology > Tests > Ulcer Swab

Ulcer Swab

Category Bacteriology Medical Microbiology
Reporting frequency TAT - Results available within 2 - 3 days

Collection conditions

Skin swabs, swabs from superficial wound, and swabs from non-surgical wounds. Specimens of actual pus/exudate, if present, are preferred to swabs.

Additional information

Sample stability – 1 week

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