| Test Name: Rectal Swab for Gonococcal Culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | UROG | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Rectal swab | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Transswab- swab in transport medium | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Culture < 3 days | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Use a Transswab, gently rotate the swab inside the rectum so that faeces cover the swab. Place swab in transport medium. | ||
| Clinical Information | Clinician may collect sample at time of proctoscopy | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||