Components
Specimen Sources
Vaginal
Collection Requirements
Collect the specimen using a synthetic swab (e.g dacron or rayon) with a plastic or aluminum shaft, and place the swab in a (1) culture transport tube (culturette) with either Stuart or Amie's media, (2) Eswab tube, or (2) saline collection kit.
Turn Around Time (TATs for Specific Labs Below May Differ)
Turn Around Time:
- ASAP: 24 Hour(s)
- STAT: 1 Hour(s)
- ROUTINE: 24 Hour(s)
Performing Labs, Collection Containers and TATs
▷ Duke Microbiology Laboratory
Containers
|
Container
|
Min Volume |
Temperature |
| • White Top Eswab |
1.0 |
Room Temperature |
▷ Duke Raleigh Clinical Laboratory
Containers
|
Container
|
Min Volume |
Temperature |
| • White Top Eswab |
1.0 |
Room Temperature |
Turn Around Time:
- STAT: 1 Hour(s)
- ROUTINE: 4 Hour(s)
Critical Values
No Critical Values