HVS

Code

HVS

Sample Reqs

STM / CS‡‡‡‡

Turnaround

2-4 days

Special instructions

‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ Culture for Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Trichomonas vaginalis has been discontinued due to the superiority of molecular methods. If investigations for Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma or Trichomonas vaginalis are required please request PCR testing (see Sexual Health section of Lab Guide).

Sample type guide

CS

Black Charcoal swab

STM

Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium

Related specialties

• Microbiology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests