| Investigation | Thrush |
| Indications | For 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 Type | HVS, LVS, Endocervical Swab, Vaginal Swab, Penile 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 |