Male Genital Swab
Purple top bacterial
A separate specimen is required for Chlamydia / Gono PCR – Orange top Multiswab system or First Catch Urine.
Waikato Hospital Laboratory - Swab Guide
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400
Gram stain – same day. Culture (including routine bacterial culture and yeast) 2 days.
Microscopy & Culture
