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InvestigationVaginal Swab
IndicationsFor microbiological diagnosis of vaginitis when a reliable clinical diagnosis is not possible Investigation includes the identification of Trichomonas vaginalis, Yeast, Bacterial vaginosis and Gonorrhoea. Please state if the patient is pregnant or post surgery.
Specimen TypeEndocervical Swab, Cervical Swab, Vaginal Swab, High Vaginal Swab, Low Vaginal Swab, Vulval Swab
Request FormMicrobiology
Transport MediumAmies Charcoal Bacteriological Transport Medium
Delivery TimeASAP or within 12 hours
Storage Temp / Special conditionsRefrigerate at 2-4°C.
Turn around time for final test48 hours/ 2 working daysPositive samples may take longer
Uncertainty of testingNot reliable for excluding gonoccocal infection, please use an endocervical swab
Related testsCervical Swab
Chlamydia Detection
Endocervical Swab
Low Vaginal Swab
High Vaginal Swab
Bacterial Vaginosis
Thrush
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