| Genital specimen culture | |||||
| Registration Code | GESP | ||||
| Method | Microscopy and culture | ||||
| Synonyms | Vulval swab Penile swab Bartholins cyst Bart`s abscess Introitus Placental swabs |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 17.67(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | Swab | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | |||||
| Unacceptable Samples | Dry swabs | ||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | Genital swab in transport medium | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | Do not refrigerate | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Immediate transport to lab or storage at room temperature | ||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Sun, business hours only | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 3 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Microbiology-Bacteriology
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