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.
Container / Tube
Aptima swab.
Collection Conditions
Vaginal swabs (Orange) only are suitable for Trichomonas testing.
Availability
N/A
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
4 days.
Additional Information
This test should only be sent if clinical presentation suggests TV infection.
Trichomonas testing is only valid on clinician taken samples.
ID
3700.