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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Cervical swab

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Purple top bacterial swab for bacterial culture. Orange multicollect kit for Trichomonads / Chlamydia / Neisseria gonorrhoeae (see specific Molecular Biology Chlamydia/Gono/Trich PCR test for further information)

Waikato Hospital Laboratory - Swab Guide

Sample Delivery to Lab

DO NOT refrigerate purple top swabs

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain - same day. Culture 2 days

Method

Microscopy and culture

Laboratory Test Reference Guide