eSwab, Single Swab, Multiple Uses - Gram stain, Aerobic and Anaerobic cultures
(PeopleSoft #: 257362)

** eSwab is acceptable for Gram stain and the following cultures:

• Aerobic/Wound
• Anaerobe
• Ear/Eye
• Fungus (Mycology)
• Group B
• MRSA
• Small tissue specimens-Small tissue specimens for culture can be placed into swab tube after discarding the swab.
• Larger specimens should be sent in sterile containers.

DO NOT send tissue samples for Histology/Anatomic Pathology in eSwab

Sterile fluid specimens- Do Not submit in eSwab. Process as per current protocol.

Mycobacterial culture- Swabs are not acceptable due to poor culture sensitivity. Please submit tissue, fluid, aspirates or pus in a sterile container for mycobacterial culture.

**Tissue/ fluid/ pus/ drainage/ scrapings are still the preferred specimen over swabs for optimal culture sensitivity.

eSwab is not acceptable for the following tests. Please see appropriate collection devices below: