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South West London Pathology > Tests > Coils/IUCDs Culture

Coils/IUCDs Culture

Category Bacteriology Medical Microbiology
Reporting frequency TAT Microscopy results available same day as receipt if indicated, culture 2 - 10 days.

Collection conditions

The entire device should be sent. IUCDs are cultured for Actinomyces species

Additional information

Sample stability – 4 weeks.

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