Antral Washings

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AW

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2042

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Antral Washings for (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Antral Washings

Last updated: 24/02/2026