Microbiology
| Full details for "Eye swab - culture". | |
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Name |
Eye swab - culture |
Alternative name/Profile |
conjunctivitis / blepharitis / keratoconjunctivitis / keratitis / endophthalmitis / periocular infections / dacryoadenitis / dacryocystitis / canaliculitis / preseptal cellulitis / orbital cellulitis |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Eye swab - any available pus is sampled as well as the lesion of interest. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Transwab plain |
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 infections. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately
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Related links |
Investigation of bacterial eye swabs
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Reference range |
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Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:54:46 IST |