Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Detection of strains of  Chlamydia trachomatis causing Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Other Comments:
Specimen transport: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Referred to Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reference Laboratory, Colindale.
About This Test
Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology
Requirement:
Site specific swab in chlamydia transport medium
Testing for LGV is performed by specific request only from samples known to be positive for Chlamydia trachomatis
Turnaround Time:
3-10 days