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Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal secretions
Container/Tube: eSwab, M40 transystem Amies agar
transport media (Copan)(for non-NUH patients)
Volume: 1 swab
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen with a
sterile swab. Place swab in transport medium.
Please refer to Test Catalogue -> Test Collection Information -> eSwab Training Slides
Sample Stability
Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH
| Specimen Type: | Swab |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate: | Do not refrigerate sample |
| Frozen: | Do not freeze sample |
Reference Interval
Negative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Saturday, TAT 1-3 days
Methodology
Nucleic acid probe detection
Service Code
23022
Update
Last updated 11/10/2021
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of vaginal infection due to Yeast, Trichomonas or Gardnerella vaginalis.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.