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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

EAR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2002

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Ear Swab

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

  • Ear Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Last updated: 21/02/2026