Endocervical Swab

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ECS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2027

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Endocervical Swab

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Cervical Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial

Last updated: 21/02/2026