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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Haemophilus ducreyi culture

Recent changes for Haemophilus ducreyi culture

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
31st October 2024
Alternative names

chancroid

Preferred Container Type

Genital swab kit

Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)

Collection & Request Instructions

Genital swab collected in transport medium required. Discuss with Microbiology laboratory prior to collection.

Genital swab collected in transport medium required (orange top charcoal swab and/or blue top amies gel swab). If this test is required, contact the Clinical Microbiologist via switchboard to discuss. Discuss with Microbiology laboratory prior to collection.

Method

Send to Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

             580 Swanston St

             Melbourne

Phone 9341 6220

Organism confirmation will be done by MDU

?Send to Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

             580 Swanston St

             Melbourne

Phone 9341 6220

Organism confirmation will be done by MDU.

No PCR test available

Haemophilus ducreyi culture

Ordering information:

If this test is required, contact the Clinical Microbiologist via switchboard to discuss. 

Alternate names:
chancroid
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Genital swab
Container types:
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Collection Instructions:

Genital swab collected in transport medium required (orange top charcoal swab and/or blue top amies gel swab). If this test is required, contact the Clinical Microbiologist via switchboard to discuss. Discuss with Microbiology laboratory prior to collection.

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
9-10 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

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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