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Trichomonas PCR

Ordering information:

Refer to STI PCR entry in handbook. 

 

Alternate names:
STI PCR, Trich, Trichomonas
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
STIPCR
Specimen types:
Vaginal swab
Endocervical swab
Urine
Container types:
Genital swab kit + sterile pot
Genital swab kit		Genital swab kit + sterile pot
Collection Instructions:

Urine

15 - 20 mL of first-stream urine specimen collected at least one hour since the patient last voided. Refrigerate immediately

Cervical  & Vaginal swabs

Use plastic swab in plain tube without transport medium (wire swab not suitable)

ALL Specimens must reach the Pathology laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.docx

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days

Pathology Handbook

Test & Collection Guide