Supplies for Submission
A plastic tube containing a sterile swab and transport medium acceptable for the cultivation of aerobic bacteria e.g., swab/tube system containing Amies transport media.
Specimen Collection
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- Rinse mouth.
- Depress tongue gently with a tongue depressor.
- Swab or scrape the affected area.
- Transport the culture collection device to the lab as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Indicate source of specimen.
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 48 hours.