Douching within 3 days of collection should be avoided.
Using a BBL swab: 1. Remove cap and swab from tube. 2. Using the dual swab, swab the side wall of the vagina. 3. Place dual swab into the transport tube provided. 4. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), patient’s medical record number or date of birth, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Referral Lab Information
Waukesha Memorial Hospital; Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital; PHWMH Mukwonago Hospital