Eye Swab (Left)

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LEYE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2047

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Eye Swab (Left)

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

  • Eye Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Last updated: 21/02/2026