Pernasal swab for bacteriology

Description

Pernasal charcoal transport swab

Colour coded BLUE
Pack contains:
- Sterile flexible wire swab
- Tube with sterile charcoal transport medium
Use for pernasal samples for bacteriology only
Do not use for virology or Chlamydia investigations

Notes

Label the specimen with:

Surname
Forename
Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number)

For further information, see: Pathology policy for specimen and request form labelling for pathology users