IUCD Culture
Tests:IUCD Culture
Overview | |
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| 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) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |