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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 Culture, aerobic culture only - Vaginal, Introitus, or Endocervical (Cervix, Cervical) - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M UROGEN | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens include: Vaginal, Introitus or Endocervical (Cervix, Cervical) swabs
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Diagnosis includes:
GAS and S. aureus isolates may be referred to the Provincial Laboratory for toxin testing if TSS present. For suspected sexual abuse cases, or other medico-legal indications refer to Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections for investigation and testing guidelines Turnaround time for negative culture: 72 hours. | ||
