Ear swab

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

SWAB

Synonyms

Eardrum
Grommets inserted
Otitis externa swab
Otitis media
Perforated drum

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

0797

Specimen Type

• Ear Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

For otitis externa use standard swab in transport medium.
For otitis media/perforated drum/grommets use flexi-wire swab in transport medium

Please see swab guide link in additional information section

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture

Non-Funded Test Cost

$16.85 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

0797

Resources

• Swab guide (232 KB)

Contact Information

Enquiry Form