Factors contributing to loss of anaerobic bacteria in transit from the patient to the laboratory
- PMID: 7005095
- DOI: 10.1007/BF01639876
Factors contributing to loss of anaerobic bacteria in transit from the patient to the laboratory
Abstract
Care and attention to detail in the sampling, transit and submission of a specimen for anaerobic bacteriological investigation are of paramount importance. The swab is a relatively inefficient sampling device and is often abused. A transport system may help, but a full evaluation of our sampling and transport methodology is needed and this will be influenced by local circumstances.