Test Entry - Detail

Genital Swab - MC+S

General

Clinical Use:

The investigation and detection of bacterial and/or fungal organisms of the genital area. May be collected for antenatal screening, post-partum, post-procedure and post-surgical investigations.

Availability:

Samples are tested daily.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Cervical/Endocervical Swab - MC+S, ECS - MC+S, HVS - MC+S, IUD - MC+S, Labial Swab - MC+S, LVS - MC+S, Penile Swab - MC+S, Rectal/Anal Swab - MC+S, Semen - MC+S, Throat/Tonsil Swab (STI) - MC+S, Urethral Swab - MC+S, Vaginal Mesh - MC+S, Vaginal Swab - MC+S, Vulval Swab - MC+S,

Code:

MIGEN

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/PSCP027.doc

Reference Interval:

Refer to report or laboratory

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE),

Sample Type:

Charcoal Swab and Smear

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Refer to hyperlink for Penile swab collection instructions.
Requests for Donovanosis requires an air-dried smear of the lesion or biopsy material.
Requests for Trichomonas investigation should arrive at testing laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

N/A

Stability:

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8012
Bacteriology	Microbiology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4505
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 2637

Last Updated : 02-06-2023 15:08