Vaginal swab micro and culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

GESP

Synonyms

H.V.S.
High vaginal swab
VAG
Vault

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2150

Specimen Type

• Vaginal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Please see link to Swab Guide under Additional Information section

Immediate transport to lab or brief storage at room temp. Do NOT refrigerate
For pregnant patients, if Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma urealyticum testing is indicated a second swab needs to be taken.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture and microscopy (Gram Stain). Gram stain is performed on swabs with clinical details such as "discharge", "Bacterial vaginosis (BV)" or "candidiasis". Consider taking a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) swab if clinically indicated.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$24.50 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2150

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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