Specimen Type:
Vaginal Eswab or Vaginal washing in sterile container.
Minimum Volume:
Vaginal washing minimum volume is 0.2 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab, swab not present, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.
Storage:
Transport at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.