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HAEMOPHILUS DUCREYI (CHANCROID) CULTURE

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Lab Section Category	Bacteriology/Mycology/Parasitology - Bacteria View write-up
Specimen Required	Swab from genital ulcers, bubo aspirates and cervical swabs must be inoculated directly onto culture plates in the form of a “Z” at the bedside. Culture plates can be obtained from Client Services (Tel : 6321 4950/4952/4904) on request.
Storage/Transport	The plates must be despatched to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Method	Culture
Test Results	Haemophilus ducreyi reported No Haemophilus ducreyi isolated
Turnaround Time	Range 5 – 7 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday – Saturday