- Test Name
- VAGINAL;GRAM STAIN;MICROSCOPIC
- Aliases
- bacterial vaginosis, BV, Yeast infection, Yeast vaginitis
- Provincial Mnemonic
- VAGGS
- LOINC Test Code
- 14361-0
- Description and Primary Use
- Microscopic examination to diagnose bacterial vaginosis and yeast vaginitis
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Vaginal swab. Eswab preferred
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- All microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18