Penile Swab Culture

Pathology category

Microbiology

Code

PENS

Referral code

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Test information

Tests performed in a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8873.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

All specimens should be sent in accordance with the Pathology Policy for the Transport of Specimens (PO-U-GEN-Transport of Specimens)Storage is in accordance with the Policy for the Control of Clinical Material (PO-U-MIC-CtrlClinMat)Dry swabs are unsuitable for the recovery of fastidious organisms. If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48h are undesirable.Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste and/or sharps container.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Charcoal swab

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

2 - 3 days

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 - 3 days

Referral lab

Local