Sample Blue agar transport swab Container Sample Sample any lesions or inflamed areas. The use of a tongue depressor or collection/ spatula will aid vision and avoid contamination from other parts of the preparation mouth. Volume/Quantity One specimen is sufficient in the case of all Ensure the swab is returned fully to the transport medium case and correctly Safety closed. Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the Requirements pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Time Between Specimens should arrive in the laboratory within 24hrs of collection. Collection and If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, specimens should be refrigerated. Processing Sample Quality N/A Special N/A Requirements Turnaround 2-4 Days Times Comments N/A Throat Swab ** Specimen Type Throat Bacterial Culture: Blue amies agar transport swab. Sample Container Viral: Viral Swab (Pink or Green Top) 1. Depress the tongue with a tongue depressor. 2. Sample the posterior pharynx, tonsils and inflamed areas. Sample Do not touch the buccal mucosa or tongue. collection/ Sample as soon as possible after symptoms begin. preparation Before antibacterial or antiviral medications are administered. Even if symptoms began more than one week ago. Volume/Quantity One specimen is sufficient in the case of all Ensure the swab is returned fully to the transport medium case and correctly Safety closed. Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the Requirements pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Time Between Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 24hrs of collection. Collection and If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, specimens should be refrigerated. Processing Sample Quality N/A Special N/A Requirements Turnaround Bacterial: 1-3 days Times Viral: 3-14 days (Referred tests)
Sample Container Blue agar transport swab Sample collection/ preparation Sample any lesions or inflamed areas. The use of a tongue depressor or spatula will aid vision and avoid contamination from other parts of the mouth. Volume/Quantity One specimen is sufficient in the case of all Safety Requirements Ensure the swab is returned fully to the transport medium case and correctly closed. Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Time Between Collection and Processing Specimens should arrive in the laboratory within 24hrs of collection. If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, specimens should be refrigerated. Sample Quality N/A Special Requirements N/A Turnaround Times 2-4 Days Comments N/A Throat Swab ** Specimen Type Throat Sample Container Bacterial Culture: Blue amies agar transport swab. Viral: Viral Swab (Pink or Green Top) Sample collection/ preparation 1. Depress the tongue with a tongue depressor. 2. Sample the posterior pharynx, tonsils and inflamed areas. Do not touch the buccal mucosa or tongue. Sample as soon as possible after symptoms begin. Before antibacterial or antiviral medications are administered. Even if symptoms began more than one week ago. Volume/Quantity One specimen is sufficient in the case of all Safety Requirements Ensure the swab is returned fully to the transport medium case and correctly closed. Place in a sealed plastic specimen bag with request form in the pouch, ready for transport to the laboratory. Time Between Collection and Processing Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 24hrs of collection. If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, specimens should be refrigerated. Sample Quality N/A Special Requirements N/A Turnaround Times Bacterial: 1-3 days Viral: 3-14 days (Referred tests)