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HelpTest Code MWB Culture and Sensitivity, Wound, Aerobic and Anaerobic
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB503 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC05118 |
| Service code | 23045 |
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: 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 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. |
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.
Update
Last updated 28/7/2026
LOINC Code Information
6462-6