Trichomonas Susceptibility Testing (Swab)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MIC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2780

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea/Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (Urine/Genital Swab/Eye Swab)
• Bacterial Culture (Urogenital Swab)

Synonyms

Trichomonas MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration)

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

• Vaginal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Pre-testing Requirements

Collect a high vaginal swab (HVS) in a Microbiology culture transwab (gel) tube.
Store and transport at room temperature.

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen MUST reach Microbiology within 24 hours from collection.
The Microbiology culture transwab MUST be placed in TYM broth on arrival and the TYM broth incubated at 36 degrees.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Best method is to have the sample collected and sent on the same day.
Do not send samples at the end of the week. Send early in the week.
Do not send sample if specimen contains yeast.
Please advise when sending samples for testing or when there are difficulties in meeting the 24hr time.
Provide clinical details and contact information (phone and email)

Test Method

MIC using serial broth dilution in a micro titre tray

Contact Information