Ear, nose, throat (ENT) culture
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Amies transport medium: Ear swab (9EARCS); Nose swab (9NOSCS); Throat or pharyngeal swab; Mouth swab (9MOUTH); Tongue swab (9TONGS) |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |