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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Vaginal Swab Culture}} 

[[Category:Tests]]

[[Category:Microbiology]] 

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== Overview ==
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|Department
|Microbiology
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|Test Code
|GESP
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|Synonyms
|High vaginal  swab

H.V.S.

VAG

Vault
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|Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours 
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|Turnaround Time
|2 - 3 days
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|Stability - Add test
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== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen 
|Swab
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|Preferred
|Vaginal swab in transport medium
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|Acceptable
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|Unacceptable
|Dry swab
Chlamydia swab
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|Specimen  Transportation
|
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|Paediatric Requirements
|N/A
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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|Sample 
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|Preferred Volume
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|Minimum Volume
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|Aliquot Transportation
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== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference  Intervals
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|Test Method
|Culture and microscopy
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|Advanced Notice
|Not Required
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|Patient Preparation
|Not Required
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== Comments ==
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