Tongue swab culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

SWAB

Synonyms

Mouth swab

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

0797

Specimen Type

• Tongue Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric 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

$16.85 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

0797

Resources

• Swab Guide (232 KB)

Contact Information

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