Bacteriological tests with a simple swab

This sample is indicated for the etiological diagnosis of urethritis and the detection of bacteria (excluding gonococcus) and yeasts (fungi), unless otherwise indicated by your doctor. Avoid urinating for three hours before the sample collection; do not have sexual intercourse for three days before. For gonococcus, chlamydia, and mycoplasma testing, you must book a sample collection at the Verona headquarters.

This sample is indicated for the etiological diagnosis of vaginitis and for the detection of bacteria (excluding gonococcus) and yeasts (fungi), unless otherwise indicated by your doctor. Trichomonas testing, upon request by your doctor, is performed by appointment at our Verona office. Gonococcus, Chlamydia, and Mycoplasma testing are performed by appointment using an endocervical swab (see procedures below). The bacteriological test must be performed without menstruation (no bleeding). It is a completely painless sample. To prepare for the test, do not douche or douch for 3-4 days prior to the test, do not have sexual intercourse for 3 days prior to the test, and avoid bathing.

It is performed by obstetric staff upon appointment at the Verona office. The preparation methods are the same as those for a vaginal swab.

For bacteriological tests on semen, collect the ejaculate directly in a sterile container, taking care not to touch the internal walls with your hands or the glans. It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least four days before the test.

Bacteriological tests should be collected only from patients with pneumonia and a productive cough capable of producing sputum. Collect the sample in the morning on an empty stomach; remove any dentures, cleanse your mouth, and gargle with sterile distilled water. Sputum must be coughed up and must not contain saliva; collect the sample in a sterile, wide-mouthed container; deliver the sample within 2 hours and request the relevant bacteriological tests.

Obtain some transparent scotch tape and a slide (provided by the laboratory). In the morning, upon awakening and before using the bathroom, apply 4 cm of transparent scotch tape to the folds of the anal opening (on the adhesive side). The tape should then be firmly applied to the slide; deliver the sample to the laboratory that morning.

Collect a walnut-sized amount of stool and place it in a container with a scoop, available at your local pharmacy. The following substances should not be taken before the test: barium sulfate for radiological examinations, mineral oils, non-absorbable antidiarrheals, antimalarials, or tetracyclines. If you have taken these substances, the test should be performed after a week. Since some intestinal parasites are not shed daily, for accurate results, it is advisable to perform the bacteriological test on at least three stool samples passed on consecutive days. The sample can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

The collection procedure for this bacteriological test is the same as that for a body culture. The sample must be submitted as soon as possible.

If onychomycosis or skin fungal infections are suspected, the sample is taken by scraping the lesion site. The patient must not use nail polish or antifungal medications for at least 5 days. The report will be available after 20 days.