Wound and Skin

Wound infections remain problematic among similar populations of elderly, debilitated, or health-care associated residents.  Infected wounds lead to systemic inflammation and delayed wound healing.  Blue Ridge Laboratories has developed a Wound and Skin testing panel that covers a range of the most common skin-based infections.

Preferred Specimen

Flock-tipped specimen swab or sterile gauze and saline

Turn-around Time

Approximately 1 – 3 days

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