Information

Sample Type: cervix, vagina, urethra (not groin, labia, or penis-see aerobic culture)
 
Collection Tube: Routine bacterial culturette swab or Eswab  

Transport Conditions: 2-30oC

Storage conditions: 2-30oC

Sample Stability: culturette swab: 24 hrs from collection,  Eswab:48 hrs from collection

Department: Microbiology