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Bacterial vaginosis/yeast (Calgary/South)
Test Name:
Bacterial vaginosis/yeast (Calgary/South)
Ordering Information:
Smear for bacterial vaginosis and yeast
Organism(s)/Disease(s):
Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Yeast
Body Source(s):
Vagina
Clinical Prerequisite(s):
  • Vaginal swabs are processed by microscopic examination for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and/or vaginal candidiasis
  • Specimens are cultured for yeast identification and susceptibility if a history of treatment failure (azole-refractory candidiasis) is indication of the requisition/order
  • For bacterial culture, refer to Genital culture, bacterial (Calgary/South) for test information and indications

Collection Device/Tube Type:
*Preferred: E-swab collection device
Swab in clear transport media
Comments:
Alternate:  Air-dried, unfixed slide
Collection Instructions:
  1. Use a speculum without lubricant
  2. Collect secretions from the mucosa, high in the vaginal canal
  3. Carefully place the swab
Handling and Storage:
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria:
  • Mislabelled or unlabelled specimen or requisition
  • No swab in the collection device

Turnaround Times
See Microbiology Information»
Comments:
Note:  If a specimen is submitted on a slide, culture cannot be performed, regardless of provided clinical history

Last Reviewed:
06 May 2023