‘Swabs’:
• skin should not be cleaned with an antiseptic prior to taking swab
• take precautions not to cross contaminate swab
• take swab prior to commencement of antibiotics, if possible
• transport to lab without delay
‘Swabs’:
• skin should not be cleaned with an antiseptic prior to taking swab
• take precautions not to cross contaminate swab
• take swab prior to commencement of antibiotics, if possible
• transport to lab without delay
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