Pernasal Swab

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PERN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2177

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Pernasal Swab (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Copan E-swab

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Copan E-swab

Additional Specimen Information

Perinasal Swab

Last updated: 23/03/2026