Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.
Collect conjunctival specimens prior to the application of topical anesthetics which may inhibit organism growth.
ESwab mini-tip collection kit (green)
Other minitip bacterial culture swab. Capped syringe, cassette, or sterile container.
ESwab:
Ambient - 48 hours
Refrigerated - 48 hours
Other swab or sterile container:
Ambient - 24 hours
Culture and gram stain