Wound and ulcer culture
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Wound (WOUCUL); Ulcer swabs (9ULCCS); Umbilical swab (9UMBCS). Amies transport medium |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |