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Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Use
This test is used to detect yeast in vaginal fluid.
Methodology
Culture
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Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Vaginal fluid
Volume
Swab or ESwab
Container
Copan double swab in Amies liquid medium or Amies agar gel or ESwab
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C) for as long as 72 hours.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen collected or transported other than previously described
Collection
Using transport swabs provided, obtain a sample by contacting the lower one-third of the vaginal wall.