RCH logo

Specimen Collection

Wounds, Aspirates, etc for Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S)

Test Name
Wounds, Aspirates, etc for Microscopy & Culture (M/C/S)
Test Code
PUSS
Specimen Type

  • Aspirates: collect in sterile yellow capped container 70ml.

  • Tissue: specimen in sterile yellow capped container 70ml container.

  • Swabs:  1st swab o
Comments

Laboratory Notes:If fresh tissue for M/C/S is to be shared for Histology/ Histopathology, send the specimen to Anatomical Pathology Laboratory first. 

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
Phone: 9345 5739
Laboratory Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.45 - 24.00hrs
Weekends & Public Holidays: 08.30 - 24.00hrs AFTER HOURS: On-Call Scientist
––
Assay Frequency

As requested