MC&S Eye Swab
Culture and sensitivity of swabs from eye discharge to identify the bacterial causative agent and determine appropriate antibiotic sensitivity.
Automated liquid culture is used with manual plate reading
| Tube | Copan pink single swab pack |
|---|---|
| ID | 3622 |
| Availability | Mon- Sun 8.30 - 5pm |
| Turn Around | 6 days |
| Send to | LGI Microbiology Department |
| Collection Con | Prior to taking a swab it is advisable to wash off any obvious pus after which the swab should be taken from the conjunctiva. Please take a swab sample from each eye. |
| IP Routine TAT | 6 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 6 days |
