Genital Specimen Culture

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	GESP
Synonyms	Vulval swab Penile swab Bartholins cyst Bart`s abscess Introitus Placental swabs
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	2 - 3 days
Stability - Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Swab
Preferred	Swab in transport medium
Acceptable	N/A
Unacceptable	Swab not in transport medium
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements
Aliquot Requirements
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Microscopy and culture
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation	Not Required
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