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Genital Specimens MCS (Swab)

Alternate Names
Urogenital mcs, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Culture Genital, Vaginal Culture, Urethral Culture, Genital Culture, Donovanosis
Test Code
UROG
Testing Laboratory
Microbiology
Specimen Type

Swab

Container Type

Swab - Bacterial (white top)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

If required, request Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum culture in clinical notes.

Collection Instructions

Swab from genital tract/urethral swab.

Preferred samples for non-pregnant females include endocervical swab and high vaginal swab. Lower vaginal swab is discouraged (for GBS screening only).

For instructions regarding optimal collection for N. gonorrhea, see additional information for Gonorrhea Culture.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

This test can be added up to 5 days from collection.

Container ID
SWAB, CM
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Coding for both UROG and GBS is not needed as GBS is included within the Urogenital MCS.
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes