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| 1. Dacron Swab without Media | 2. Single eSwab with Amies Media | 3. Double eSwab with Amies Media |
- Molecular microbiology tests, to be sent dry. E.g. respiratory viruses multiplex PCR.
- Viral antigen tests, to be sent in sterile saline. E.g. Respiratory virus antigen IF test.
- Viral isolation, to be sent in viral transport medium (VTM). E.g. Herpes simplex virus isolation.
| - Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures E.g. abscess, MRSA wound screening culture, VRE screening culture.
- Mycology cultures E.g. abscess, environmental sampling.
- CP-CRE Screening PCR
- Note: DO NOT swab chronic superficial wounds or sinus drainage as such cultures are not useful clinically - obtain a deep sample or biopsy for culture whenever possible.
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