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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| 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: | Vaginal Culture, Yeast (Synonym: Candida, Thrush, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Vaginal Yeast Culture, Fungal Culture, Fungal Infection, Fungus, Genital Infection) | ||
| Test Includes: | Molecular Vaginitis Screen, which detects common Candida species, is the routine test method for detection of yeast in vaginal specimens. Refer to Vaginitis Screen for test information. Culture and yeast susceptibility testing is performed only if history of azole-refractory candidiasis/treatment failure is provided. See below for test information. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB465 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Swab | ||
| Specimen Source: | Vagina | ||
| Primary Container: | For specimens collected at Regional Hospital Sites (Chinook, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Northern Lights, Red Deer Regional Hospitals), use Mod Amies Clear (pink top swab) For specimens collected on all other patients, including community and hospital patients in Calgary, Edmonton, and rural sites, use ESwab collection device. | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Use a speculum without lubricant. Collect secretions from the mucosa high in the vaginal canal, vaginal exudate, or swab areas of erythema. Carefully place swab back into collection device without contaminating. | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Refrigerate | ||
| Processing: | Specimens received >48 hours after collection will not be processed | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Edmonton Base Lab | ||
| Additional Test Information: | See also: | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Mar 11 2024 12:00AM | ||
