MC&S Ear Swab
Culture and sensitivity of swabs from external ear canal to identify the bacterial causative agent and determine appropriate antibiotic sensitivity.
Automated liquid culture is used with manual plate reading
| Tube | Copan orange single swab pack |
|---|---|
| ID | 3623 |
| Availability | Mon- Sun 8.30 - 5pm |
| Additional Information | Culture of the middle ear involves tympanocentesis and should be best carried out by an ENT specialist |
| Turn Around | 6 days |
| Send to | LGI Microbiology Department |
| Collection Con | Finer shaft swabs (Orange top) are available on request for taking ear swab samples |
| IP Routine TAT | 6 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 6 days |
