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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Bacterial Vaginosis/Yeast (Synonym: BV/YST, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Candida) | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopic examination for bacterial vaginosis and yeast | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4055 | ||
| Test Code: | MEDITECH: VAGS FOR REFERRED-OUT SPECIMENS, USE VAGSRO | ||
| Specimen Type: | Swab (Preferred) Slide | ||
| Specimen Source: | Vagina Vaginal vault | ||
| Primary Container: | Mod Amies Clear (pink top swab) Slide, air-dried (acceptable for North/South zones) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Swab discharge or secretions from mucosa high in the vaginal canal. Carefully place swab back into collection device without contaminating. | ||
| Test Resources: | Order in Meditech/Connect Care Use Microbiology Requisition - 20571 for downtime | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Refrigerate | ||
| Processing: | Specimens received >48 hours after collection will not be processed. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | ||
