Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Genital Swab Routine (HVS,Cervical,Urethral)
Alias or Abbreviation:n/a
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:n/a
Tests in Profile:C&S
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:n/a
Expected Turnaround Time:72 hrs
Test Code:GES
Sample Type:
Liquid Culture Swab (Copan, pink cap)Complex Reference Range:Investigation includes Gram stain and routine culture including for yeasts. If actinomyces is possibly suspected please state so clearly on form. If Gonorrhea suspected please send a COBAS (yellow topped container) swab for PCR.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Ideally samples should be transported the same day. If delay in transit please keep at ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
