Genital Swab Culture (HVS, Cervical, Vaginal, Urethral, Placental)

Microbiology


Description


Sample Type

Swab in charcoal transport medium ( black top ).


Reference Range

N/A


Turnaround Time

Within 3 days


Testing Frequency

Daily


External Notes

Clinical details are essential for effective processing. In adults, gonorrhoea is diagnosed by molecular testing as a combined GC/Chlamydia test from either a swab or urine received in an Aptima Collection device.


Patient Preparation

Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample.


See Also

NAAT testing CHLAMYDIA/GC

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Your contact for this test

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Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences

Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology

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Genital Swab Culture (HVS, Cervical, Vaginal, Urethral, Placental)