Sexual health (GUM) screen
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Tests available from GUM clinics |
| Clinical Indications |
Isolation, identification and anti-microbial susceptibility testing of Neisseria gonorroheae Isolation of yeasts (speciation and anti-fungal susceptibility testing if clinically indicated) Isolation of Trichomonas vaginalis |
| Sample & container required | Genital swabs (urethral, cervical, vulvo-vaginal); Extra-genital swabs (rectal and throat); Sup-prepuce swabs are occasionally submitted for candidiasis/balanitis in men. |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection. Pre-inoculated culture media for the microorganisms above are inoculated at sexual health clinics and incubated at 35-37°C at 5 % CO2. |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |
| Notes | Samples may be referred to the Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Laboratory, Public Health England, for further investigation. Please note that the laboratory is not accredited for Isolation of Trichomonas vaginalis |