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| Investigation | Penile Swab | | Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of penile discharge or urethritis. Sypmtoms may include scanty or profuse discharge which may vary in colour from clear to yellow/green. Discharge may be accompanied by other symptoms such as burning when passing urine, | | Specimen Type |  Swab | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Amies Charcoal Bacteriological Transport Medium | | Delivery Time | ASAP or within 12 hours | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Refrigerate at 2-4°C. | | Turn around time for final test | 48 hours / 2 working daysPositive samples may take longer | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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