1. Collect specimen using a pink-topped StarswabTM Transport Swab.
2. Label swab with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient
temperature only.
Note: 1. Specimen source
is required.
2. Swab is least desirable specimen.
Conventional Culture Techniques
No growth
Monday through Sunday
87075-Source
87077-Aerobic isolate (if appropriate)
87186-Per organism for routine battery (if appropriate)