Vaginal Swab

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2012

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Vaginal Swab (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Vaginal Swab

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

Last updated: 22/09/2025