Dry swab

Description

Colour coded RED
Pack contains: Sterile wooden-shafted swab
Use for MRSA screens only
Do not use for general bacteriology samples

Notes

Label the specimen with:

Surname
Forename
Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number)

For further information, see: Pathology policy for specimen and request form labelling for pathology users