Mouth swab

About This Test

Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

Mouth/oral swab

Turnaround Time:

2-3 days

Culture for common pathogens and Candida species

NB Please state if culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is required

Other Comments:

Collection container (including preservatives): Pink topped Copan e swab

Special instructions - Provide relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment

NB If herpes simplex suspected please send swab in Remel MR4 medium see HSV webpage

Special instructions - Relevant clinical data and details of recent or current antimicrobial treatment must be provided:

Specimen transport: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible. If delay in transportation, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature