Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Sexually Transmitted Infection Microscopy & Culture

Ordering information:

Note: if Mycoplasma genitalium PCR is also required an additional separate dry swab must be collected; if Herpes PCR is also required an additional seperate dry swab must also be collected.

Alternate names:

Genital kit, Genital Swab Microscopy & Culture, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, PID, STD culture, STI, Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma culture

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

GMC

Specimen types:

Genital swab
First stream urine

Container types:

Genital swab kit + sterile pot

Collection Instructions:

Microbiology Collection Guide

https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology_Specimen_Collection_Guide.doc

Note: swabs are required for culture and PCR; urine samples are suitable for PCR testing only.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 days