Placenta swab
Microbiology
Notes
Samples are routinely examined for a range of pathogens including Listeria.
Sample requirements
![Black top charcoal swab](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/Black_top_charcoal_swab.width-500.jpg)
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