Specimen Collection
Newborn Body Swabs
Primary swabs collected on newborns less than 12 hours old, while secondary swabs are collected on newborns greater than 12 hours old. Please indicate clearly on the request form the time of birth, or whether primary or secondary swabs.
Sites
Primary swabs
- Ear / Axilla
Secondary swabs/sites
- Rectal / Axilla, Cord swab, Nose/Throat or Gastric Aspirate
Turnaround Time: At least 2 days
Contact Information
For further information, contact the Microbiology Department via Lablink or the Clinical Microbiologist:
Lablink contact details
Dr Sally Roberts
, Microbiologist:
ext 22705
Cellphone
021 674 140
Dr Sharmini Muttaiyah
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 615 892
Dr Mary de Almeida
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 170 9117
Dr Matthew Blakiston
, Microbiologist: contact via Lablink