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Sample Type
Vaginal and /or rectal swab sample.
*Optimal specimen is vaginal/rectal swab.
Collection Tube
Routine bacterial culturette swab.
***Do not use calcium alginate swabs***
Specimen Handling Instructions
Storage: ambient (15-30oC)
Transport
Transport: ambient (15-30oC)
Department
Microbiology
Sample Stability
24 hrs from collection