Vaginal Swab Culture
Tests:Vaginal Swab Micro & Culture
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | GESP |
| Synonyms | High vaginal swab
H.V.S. VAG Vault |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 3 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Swab |
| Preferred | Vaginal swab in transport medium |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Dry swab
Chlamydia swab |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | N/A |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Culture and microscopy |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
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