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
If Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma urealyticum testing is indicated a second swab needs to be taken.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture and microscopy (Gram Stain)

Non-Funded Test Cost

$23.44 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2150

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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