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HelpTest Code MWA Culture and Sensitivity, Wound, Aerobic
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB2098 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC05120 |
| Service code | 23044 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
| Preferred: |
| Eswab |
Specimen Type: Varied sites. Specify the source of specimen.
Container/Tube: eSwab, M40 transystem Amies agar transport media (for non-NUH patients)
Volume: 1 swab
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen with sterile swab with transport medium.
– The representative specimen is at the advancing margin of the wound.
– Open the surface lesion and sample the advancing edge of the lesion firmly.
– Closed lesions should be aspirated with a syringe.
Please refer to eSwab Training Slides.
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen Type | All types |
|---|---|
| Transport Condition | Submit sample to lab immediately (ambient) |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable up to 1 day |
| Unacceptable Condition |
Frozen samples Samples in Formalin, Universal Transport Medium (UTM), boric acid bottle, non-sterile container, dry swab. |
| Special Instructions | For specimens from deep sites or abscesses, it is strongly recommend to order MXB (Culture and Sensitivity, Aerobic and Anaerobic). |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2 - 5 days
Reference Interval
No growth of aerobes.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of aerobic bacterial infection.
Update
Last updated 28/7/2026
LOINC Code Information
632-0