Lymphogranuloma venereum (Swab)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LGV

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8640

Synonyms

LGV PCR (Swab),
Lymphogranuloma venereum

Specimen Type

• Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Aptima Swab

Collection instructions:
Two Rectal swabs, collected using the BD ProbTec ET Chlamydia swab collection kit.

Laboratory instruction:
Swabs may be held at room temperature but must be received by LabPlus within 4 days at collection.

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