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=== Overview ===
== Overview ==
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Cx swab   
Cx swab   
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|Test Availability
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|Turnaround Time
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|2 - 3 days    
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|Stability - Add Test
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=== ''Specimen Requirements'' ===
== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen Transportation
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|Sent to lab ASAP or brief storage at room temperature    
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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=== ''Clinical Information'' ===
== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference Intervals
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=== ''Comments'' ===
== 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

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.