Nasal swab culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

SWAB

Synonyms

Nares culture
Nose swab
Nostril swab

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

0797

Specimen Type

• Nasal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature. Do not refrigerate

Please see link to Swab Guide under Additional Information section

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture

Non-Funded Test Cost

$19.82 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2074

Resources

• Swab Guide (232 KB)

Contact Information

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