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Wound 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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