Category
Microbiology
SubCategory
Microscopy/ Culture/ Sensitivity (M/C/S)
Synonyms /Aliases
HVS Culture & Sensitivity
Abbreviations
HVS C/S; HVS M/C/S
Test
Profile/ panel (bundled tests)
Method
Culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing (where indicated) using conventional methods
Results
Results ready after 3 days
Setup
The setup is conducted Daily
Transport
the transport temprature should be set at 2-8ºC
Component / Parameters
Pathogen isolation, identification & reporting of appropriate antibiotics as applicable
Pre-analytic Considerations
N / A
Patient Prepations
N / A
Sample Type
HVS SWABS (2)
Container / Presavative
Vaginal swab in sterile transport media
Sample Requirements
Vaginal swab in sterile transport media
Sample Volume
N / A
Rejection Criteria
Labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; incorrect preservative/ container; dry swabs.
Other Instructions
HVS collection can be done on site but attracts additional charges.
Reference intervals
No growth obtained/ no pathogens isolated
Clinical Utility
Investigation of infections of the female Genital tract E.G. Bacterial vaginosis, Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis etc.
Test Limitations / Confounders
Not suitable for identifying or culturing genital pathogens such as Treponemes, Haemophilus Ducreyi, Calymmatobacteria, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, HSV 1 & 2.