IUD - Gram Stain for Actinomyces

IUD - Gram Stain for Actinomyces

Microbiology

IUD

Foreign Device - Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Sterile Container

• The nurse or physician will remove IUD.
• Removal of an IUD usually can be accomplished by grasping the string with a forceps and exerting firm, steady traction. If strings cannot be seen, they can often be extracted from the cervical canal by rotating two cotton -tipped applicators.
• Inspect the IUD after removal to ensure that it is intact.
• Once IUD is extracted, carefully place it in the sterile container, avoiding further contamination with any other surfaces or materials.
• Label the specimen container 

Rejection criteria:

• Swab of IUD is unacceptable for culture.
• Specimen collected in nonsterile container is unacceptable for culture.

Daily

Positive result information is made available to the health care provider.

• The specimen should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection in biohazard bag.
• The specimen should be stored at room temperature after receipt in the laboratory. 
• Do Not refrigerate specimen.

On site, BGH laboratory