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Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Vaginal Swab Micro & Culture}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === Overview === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code |GESP |- |Synonyms |High vaginal swab H.V.S. VAG Vault |- |Turnaround Time |2 - 3 days |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Vaginal swab in transport medium |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred | |- |Acceptable | |- ! colspan="2" |..."
 
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Chlamydia swab
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Revision as of 12:07, 18 March 2025


Overview

Department Microbiology
Test Code GESP
Synonyms High vaginal swab

H.V.S.

VAG

Vault

Test Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 2 - 3 days
Stability - Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Swab
Preferred Vaginal swab in transport medium
Acceptable
Unacceptable Dry swab

Chlamydia swab

Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements N/A

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
Test Method Culture and microscopy
Advanced Notice Not Required
Patient Preparation Not Required

Comments