Vaginal culture - 13 years & under (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Test Name:
- Vaginal culture - 13 years & under (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Body Source(s):
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Vagina
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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Provision of relevant clinical information is important to ensure a clinically relevant result
If sexual abuse suspected, refer to Alberta Child and Youth Services for proper medico-legal documentation and procedures
- State specimen source - Specify Neisseria gonorrhoeae on requisition
Note:
- The preferred specimen to detect N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis is a morning first-catch urine for GenProbe APTIMA (NAAT) - Collection Device/Tube Type:
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Swab in charcoal transport media
- Collection Instructions:
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• Submit a vaginal swab
• A cervical swab is not required for pre-pubescent females- Collect the specimen as per established pediatric guidelines
- Carefully place the swab into the collection device without contaminating it
- Handling and Storage:
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Room temperature
- Rejection Criteria:
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- Mislabelled or unlabelled specimen/requisition
- Dry swab received
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Last Reviewed:
- 16 June 2023
