Wound culture
Wound swab, superficial pus
When to request this test
- Suspected local infection (redness, formation of crusts, purulent discharge), delayed healing, post-chirurgical wounds
- Diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers : superficial sampling of chronic wounds is not recommended as a first-line (prefer deeper sampling like biopsy if necessary)
Interferences and limitations
Contamination by skin flora during sampling: debride the wound if possible before sampling a chronic wound. Follow laboratory procedures.
2 days
- Sample nature: Skin swab, pus
- Recommended volume: 1
- Type of container: Swab (eSwab preferably) or sterile container if pus
<2h at room temperature