Low Vaginal Swab

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2014

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Low Vaginal Swab (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

47 hours

Specimen Type

  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Copan E-swab

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Copan E-swab

Additional Specimen Information

Low Vaginal Swab

Last updated: 24/02/2026