Screen for Trichomonas vaginalis in patients with dysuria, strong suspicion of infection or with pH greater than 4.5 and a distinctive yellow/green frothy discharge. Vaginal swabs.
Tube
Aptima swab.
ID
3700.
Additional Information
This test should only be sent if clinical presentation suggests TV infection.
Trichomonas testing is only valid on clinician taken samples.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Vaginal swabs (Orange) only are suitable for Trichomonas testing.
IP Routine TAT
4 days.
GP Routine TAT
4 days.