Microbiology
| Full details for "Eye swab - culture". | |
|---|---|
Name |
Eye swab - culture |
Alternative name/Profile |
conjunctivitis / blepharitis / keratoconjunctivitis / keratitis / endophthalmitis / periocular infections / dacryoadenitis / dacryocystitis / canaliculitis / preseptal cellulitis / orbital cellulitis |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
|
Specimen type |
Eye swab - any available pus is sampled as well as the lesion of interest. |
Sample type |
|
Sample container & volume |
copan swab (bacterial) |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily; 08:00 - 20:00 |
Turnaround time |
4 days |
Availability |
Monday - Sunday |
Notes |
Separate swabs in appropriate transport media are needed for the diagnosis of viral and chlamydial/neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. See separate test profile for guidelines. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately
|
Related links |
|
Reference range |
|
Last updated |
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:52:47 IST |