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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Eye Culture, Superficial (Synonym: Eye Infections, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Conjunctiva Swab, Corneal Swab, Eye Swab, Routine Eye) | ||
| Test Includes: | Culture for common bacterial causes of conjunctivitis. Routine diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae is performed by nucleic amplification testing. Different collection kits are required. For more information, refer to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screen. Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture is routinely performed on all neonatal (less than 1 month) conjunctival specimens, or if specifically requested. For invasive eye infections, refer to Eye Culture, Invasive | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB943 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Swab | ||
| Primary Container: | eSwab® | ||
| Alternate Containers: | Modified Amies Clear (Pink Top Swab) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Take specimen for culture before topical agents are applied. Swab the inferior tarsal conjunctiva and the fornix of the eye (mucosal surface inside the surface of the eyelid). Carefully place swab in the container without contaminating it. Clearly indicate on requisition which eye (Left or Right) specimen was taken from. | ||
| Test Resources: | Order in Connect Care/Meditech
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| Stability and Storage: | Room temperature | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Chinook Regional Hospital Edmonton Base Lab Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Test will be rejected if specimen or requisition is mislabeled. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jan 31 2025 12:00AM | ||
| Registered Trademark Comments: | eSwab is a registered trademark of Copan Italia S.p.A. | ||
