Synonyms |
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HVS
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Test Includes |
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Microscopy
for White blood cells, epithelial cells, yeasts, bacterial
vaginosis
Culture for yeasts and Trichomonas vaginalis;
culture for bacterial pathogens, if indicated by microscopy or
clinical information
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Request
Form |
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Microbiology form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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High
vaginal swabs are NOT suitable for the isolation of Neisseria
gonorrhoeae
or the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis
If gonorrhoea is suspected,
send cervical and urethral swabs or, refer the patient to the Department of
Genito-Urinary Medicine at Orsett Hospital (See test
information for Chlamydia by clicking here)
Please
give detailed clinical information, including the date of
onset/contact with the suspected infection and any current or
intended antibiotic therapy
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Turnaround
Time |
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24
hours, up to 48 hours to identify and perform antibiotic
sensitivity on significant organisms
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Specimen |
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Bacterial
swab in transport medium
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Collection |
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Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab.
Handling |
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Samples should be processed as soon as possible
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Causes
for Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample
Delay in sample reaching laboratory
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