Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UGS
Test Code (Numeric Code)
2288
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 Hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Genital Culture
Group B Streptococcus screen
Sexually transmitted infection
Sexually transmitted disease
Thrush
Turnaround Time
48 hours
Specimen Type
- Swab - see Additional Information
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Swab - Bacterial
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- N/A
Additional Specimen Information
Females: collect a high vaginal swab in transport media for yeast, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and other pathogens. If culture for N.gonorrhoeae is required, collect an endocervical swab.
Males: collect a urethral swab for yeast and other pathogens.
Group B streptococcus screen
Collect one swab sampling from the lower vagina and from the rectum. Both sites must be sampled for adequate screening.
Specimens should be collected at 35 - 37 weeks gestation. Please indicate on the request form that the sample is for a Group B Screen.
Note: if Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea/Trichomonas testing is required, refer to Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea/Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT). These tests require an Aptima swab.
Last updated: 31/03/2026