Genital specimen culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

GESP

Synonyms

Bartholins cyst
Bart`s abscess
Introitus
Penile swab
Placental swabs
Vulval swab

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2150

Specimen Type

• Tissue
• Genital Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Specimen - Swab, Placental Tissue
Please see link to swab guide under additional information

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Genital swab in transport medium

Test Method

Microscopy and culture of any genital specimen, for example Bartholin's Abscess/Cyst, Vulval Abscess, Introitus, Penile swab.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$23.44 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2150

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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