- Test Name
- VAGINAL;AEROBIC CULTURE
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- VAGICU
- LOINC Test Code
- 11261-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Bacterial culture of vagina
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 48 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Only performed on prepubescent females (<12 years of age).
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Vaginal swab. Eswab preferred
- Criteria for Rejection
Females >12 years of age.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- All microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18