Listeria (Rectal Swab)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LST

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2028

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Listeria (Rectal Swab)
Rectal Swab for Listeria (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Last updated: 21/02/2026