Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid) culture | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Special culture plate
Specimen Requirement	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.
Specimen Storage/Transport	The inoculated culture plates must be despatched to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	5 - 7 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Immunology/Serology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Contact KKH laboratory at 6394 1354 to obtain the medium.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025