Tests:Cervix Swab Micro & Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Cervix Swab Micro & Culture
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== Overview == | |||
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Cx swab | Cx swab | ||
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|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|2 - 3 days | |2 - 3 days | ||
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|Stability - Add Test | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|Sent to lab ASAP or brief storage at room temperature | |Sent to lab ASAP or brief storage at room temperature | ||
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|Acceptable | |||
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|Unacceptable | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | |||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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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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Revision as of 16:01, 12 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | GESP |
| Synonyms | Endocervical swab
Cx swab |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 3 days |
| Stability - Add Test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | 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 Type | |
| 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. | |