Specimen taken from a wound (4)

I believe the answer is:

swab

(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Surgical cleaner" , "Mop; surgical pad" , "Mop up - uncouth fellow" , "Hospital cleaner" , "Specimen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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