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Swab for culture - genital

Alternative Names:Genital culture
Gonorrhoea culture - genital
vaginal swab culture
penile swab culture
urethral swab culture
anal swab culture
IUD
mirena
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:GSC
Specimen Types:Swab
Container Types:
Gel SwabGel Swab
Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimens:

  1. For gonorrhoea, swabs taken are -  Female: endocervical Male: urethral (using fine wire swab). For other sites see entry: gonorrhoea culture - non genital. 

  2. Combined low vaginal/rectal swab for detection of Group B steptococcus in pregnancy

  3. Vaginal swab for vaginal discharge

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
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