Placenta swab
Microbiology
Notes
Samples are routinely examined for a range of pathogens including Listeria.
Sample requirements
Standard charcoal transport swab
Place swab into transport medium
Required information
- Placental abnormality
- Neonatal sepsis
- Suspected amnio chorionitis
Storage/transport
Store and transport at room temperature
Turnaround time
2 - 3 days