| Test Name: Oral Swab, Hard Palate or Soft Palate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Gingival swab; Gum swab; Mouth Swab; Tongue swab; Vincent's organisms | ||
| PLS Test Code | RESP | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Swab of mouth | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Transswab- swab in transport medium | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 3 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | Culture < 3 days | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | A Virocult swab must be used if viral investigations are requested. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Mouth and gums: Use a Transwab to touch affected areas whether white patches, ulcers or grey membranes. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||