Tests:Genital Specimen Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Genital Specimen Culture
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== Specimen Requirements == | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Swab | |Swab | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
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|Unacceptable | |Unacceptable | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:42, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | GESP |
| Synonyms | Vulval swab
Penile swab Bartholins cyst Bart`s abscess Introitus Placental swabs |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 3 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Swab |
| Preferred | Swab in transport medium |
| Acceptable | N/A |
| Unacceptable | Swab not in transport medium |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |