Sample Reqs

Throat or pernasal charcoal swab

Turnaround

7 days

Special instructions

PCR is gold-standard test and should be sent in preference to culture swab.

Additional information

• How to order a test
• Microbiology Specimens
• Microbiology Request procedures
• Microbiology Specialties
• Specimen transport
• Sample rejection criteria
• Request Forms

Last-updated: 22/08/22

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