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HelpTest Code MWB Culture and Sensitivity, Wound, Aerobic and Anaerobic
Laboratory Code
LAB503
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
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: Please refer to eSwab Training Slides.
Please refer to Anaerobic Culture (for suitability of samples for anaerobic culture).
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.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Swab |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2 - 7 days
Reference Interval
No growth of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection.
Service Code
23045
LOINC Code Information
6462-6
Update
Last updated 19/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
Samples in Formalin, Universal Transport Medium (UTM), boric acid bottle, non-sterile container, dry swab.