Test Information:
For isolation, identification, and susceptibility of pathogenic organisms in the Urogenital tract.
Specimen Container:
Amies Transport Swab or Sterile Swab in Sterile Container
Specimen Type:
- Vaginal discharge
- Urethral discharge
- Penile discharge
- Cervical discharge
- Cervico-vaginal discharge
- Recto-vaginal discharge
Required Volume:
2 Swabs (1 amies or stuart and 1 plain swab)
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- It is recommended to submit (1) sample on Amies o Stuart transport swab and (1) sample on sterile plain cotton tipped swab placed in a sterile container for Wet Smear.
- It is recommended that Wet Smear samples are transported and processed immediately upon collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: Room (18 to 24°C)
Stability: 1 hour for plain swab, 24 hours for Amies or Stuart
Transport Temperature:
Room (18˚C – 24˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Preliminary Report: Within 48 hours
Final Report: 4 to 7 days