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.
Acridine Orange microscopy for Trichomonas vaginalis is NOT currently UKAS 15189 accredited
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample.
See Also
NAAT testing CHLAMYDIA/GC
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Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Deputy Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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Genital Swab Culture (HVS, Cervical, Vaginal, Urethral, Placental)