IUCD Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	GESP/MREP
Synonyms	Mirena
Availability	Only after consultation with Clinical Microbiologist
Turnaround Time	14-16 days
Stability – Add test	N/A
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Whole IUCD
Preferred	IUCD in sterile pottle
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation	Room temperature
Paediatric Requirements	N/A
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type	N/A
Preferred Volume	N/A
Minimum Volume	N/A
Aliquot Transportation	N/A
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Microscopy and culture
Advanced Notice
Patient Preparation
Comments
Note: IUCD’s will only be cultured after discussion with Clinical Microbiologist. Please provide clinical information along with discussion details.

Owner	Melanie Williams (Williams1)
Last reviewed	12.09.2025
Next review	12.09.2026 (Overdue)