| (Microbiology) |
| Investigation | Trichomonas culture Trichomonas DNA(TMA) |
| Inform lab before sending | No |
| Specimen type | Trichomonas culture: Swab / discharge. Trichomonas DNA: Swab collected using the Cobas Swab Collection Kits. |
| Ideal time to take specimen | Before antimicrobial therapy |
| Specimen container | Culture: Trichomonas broth. Trichomonas DNA: Swab collected using the Cobas Swab Collection Kits. |
| Labelling requirements | click here |
| Transport to the laboratory | Trichomonas culture: If transport is delayed, leave at room temperature. Do not refrigerate samples for culture. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable for culture. Trichomonas DNA: Swabs collected using the Cobas Swab Collection Kits can be stored at 2°C to 30°C and tested within 60 days of collection |
| Turnround | Culture is 48 hours DNA (TMA) is 5 days |