Female genital swabs
Category | Microbiology |
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Sample & container required | Cervical and endocervical swabsHigh vaginal swabs (HVS) (VAGCUL)Low vaginal swabs (LVS) (VAGCUL)Labial or vulval (9VULCS) |
Sample container | Amies transport medium |
Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
Turnaround time | 3 days |