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We have a comprehensive list of UKAS accredited tests, and clinical professionals can request our analytical and interpretive services from a range of disciplines.

Microbiology: Sometimes it’s the smallest of things that have all the answers.

Blood Sciences: “750 000 specimens a month, equating to 6 tubes of blood for every person living in Leeds and Bradford”!

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NAAT testing - Trichomonas vaginalis

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
Turn Around	4 days
Send to	LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con	Vaginal swabs (Orange) only are suitable for Trichomonas testing.
IP Routine TAT	4 days
GP Routine TAT	4 days