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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Cervix Swab | {{DISPLAYTITLE: Cervix Swab Culture}} | ||
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[[Category:Microbiology]] | [[Category:Microbiology]] | ||
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Cx swab | Cx swab | ||
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|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | ||
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== Specimen Requirements == | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Cervix swab in transport medium | |Cervix swab in transport medium | ||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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| colspan="2" |Separate Chlamydia specific swabs required for Chlamydia testing, see Chlamydia Swab test page for more information. | | colspan="2" |Separate Chlamydia specific swabs required for Chlamydia testing, see Chlamydia Swab test page for more information. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:40, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | GESP |
| Synonyms | Endocervical swab
Cx swab |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 3 days |
| Stability - Add Test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Cervix swab in transport medium |
| Specimen Transportation | Sent to lab ASAP or brief storage at room temperature |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| 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 | |
| Separate Chlamydia specific swabs required for Chlamydia testing, see Chlamydia Swab test page for more information. | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |