| Investigation |
Trichomonas DNA(PCR)
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| Inform lab before sending |
No |
| Specimen type |
Trichomonas DNA: Swab collected using the Cobas Swab Collection Kits.
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| Ideal time to take specimen |
Before antimicrobial therapy |
| Specimen container |
Trichomonas DNA: Swab collected using the Cobas Swab Collection Kits.
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| Labelling requirements |
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| Transport to the laboratory |
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 |
DNA (PCR) is 5 days |