Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Trichomonads

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Vaginal / urethral: Orange top multicollect tube. Urine sample may be submitted from males (do not refrigerate)

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24 hr

Method

PCR