STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection Microscopy & Culture |
Ordering information: | Do NOT use blue top gel swabs for PCR.
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.
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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 |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Gel, charcoal, and VTM (COVID) swabs are NOT suitable for STI PCR. You MUST use the white top STI PCR swab.
Use the orange charcoal swab for urethral swabs for Gonorrhoea culture. A gel swab can be used for other genital sites (eg HVS).
Microbiology Collection Guide
Note: swabs are required for culture and PCR; urine samples are suitable for PCR testing only.
STI self collection guide |
Frequency: | Daily |
Result Turnaround Time: | 2-3 days |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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