
Sample type: Swab
Test name: MCS (Genital Swabs) a.k.a. HVS/LVS, Cervical, Infection
Condition / Indication: Sexually transmitted infection
Special precautions & notes: HVS/ LVS/ Cervical/ Endocervical/ Vaginal swabs, for diagnosis of candidiasis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial infection (including gonorrhoea). Cervical/ endocervical swabs should be taken for STI investigations. For Chlamydia please use NAAT kits.
Reference range: Not Applicable
Container: Liquid swab for MCS
Ideal volume (mL): n/a
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Microbiology
Turnaround time: 4 days