Swab (Urethral)
Code
URES
Sample Reqs
STM / CS
Turnaround
2-4 days
Special instructions
No special instructions
Sample type guide
CS
Black Charcoal swab
STM
Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium
Related specialties
- Microbiology
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests