Lymphogranuloma venereum, Swab

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

LGV

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Alinity-m multi-Collect specimen collection kit.

Laboratory

Swabs to be referred (Wtgn SCL) must be Chlamydia (CLCR) positive rectal swabs.

Synonyms

LGV

Specimen Type

• Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Pre-testing Requirements

Swabs to be referred must be Chlamydia (CLCR) positive.

Additional Specimen Information

Swabs to be referred must be Chlamydia (CLCR) positive.

Aliquot Instructions

Interpretation

Swabs to be referred must be Chlamydia (CLCR) positive.

Test Method

PCR - Referred to Wtgn SCL

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Swabs to be referred must be Chlamydia (CLCR) positive.

Resources

• Swab Guide (778 KB)

Contact Information

Enquiry Form