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Actinomyces

Sample type

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
Swab, fluid or tissue from the oral cavity, jaw, mandible, human bite wounds and liver

Specimen requirements

Swabs to be sent in bacterial transport medium
IUCD, fluid and tissue to be sent in a sterile universal

Minimum volume

0.5ml for fluids

Frequency of test

Daily, Monday to Sunday

Turnaround time

20 days

What to request on EPR

Actinomyces species MCS

Last reviewed:10 February 2023