Acceptable Swabs for Specimen Collection
When submitting swab collection, only specific swab(s) validated for the specific test will be accepted. Non-validated swabs will result in test cancellation. BBL Culture swabs are NOT acceptable for any test offered and will be cancelled. For acceptable swab based on test/order, refer to the tip sheet document below.
-For Swab Collection Tip Sheet – printable [Click Here]
For detailed information, including clinical indications, limitations, and methodology of the tests, please visit the Electronic Test Catalog:
Culture/Smear Orders:
-Culture, Aerobes and Anaerobes w Gram Stain LAB1291 [Click Here]
-Culture, Aerobes Only, Other w Gram Stain LAB897 [Click Here]
-Culture, Candida Screen LAB241 [Click Here]
-Culture, Ear LAB942 [Click Here]
-Culture, Eye LAB943 [Click Here]
-Culture, Fungus LAB6222 [Click Here]
-Culture, Group B Strep LAB1377 [Click Here]
-Culture, Mycobacteria, Non-Blood LAB877 [Click Here]
-Culture, Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma sp. LAB944 [Click Here]
-Culture, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae LAB235 [Click Here]
-Culture, Staph Screen LAB6223 [Click Here]
-Culture, VRE Screen LAB3525 [Click Here]
-CRE Surveillance Culture- IP Only LAB9681 [Click Here]
-Pediatric Perineal Group A Strep Screen LAB3528 [Click Here]
-Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Gram Stain LAB3230 [Click Here]
Molecular Microbiology Orders:
-Strep A – PCR LAB3392 [Click Here]
-MRSA Screen PCR LAB1747 [Click Here]
-Respiratory Virus Panel, Basic LAB6807 [Click Here]
-Respiratory Virus Panel, Extended LAB6808 [Click Here]
-HSV, PCR LAB945 [Click Here]
-CMV, Qualitative PCR LAB1332 [Click Here]
-VZV, PCR LAB6898 [Click Here]
-STI Panel, Qualitative PCR LAB3480 [Click Here]
-TV/MG, Qualitative PCR LAB3471 [Click Here]
-CT/NG, Qualitative PCR LAB 3477 [Click Here]
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