Test Directory

Vaginal Discharge Investigations

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE

How to request

Samples are not always need for investigation of vaginal discharge - see Refhelp guidance:

https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/SexualReproHealth/VaginalDischarge

 

Chalmers Advice for Professionals:

https://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/resources-for-professionals/

https://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/STI20Guidance20for20Primary20Care.pdf

 

If investigations are needed see the directory for details on individual sample types:

https://www.edinburghlabmed.co.uk/TestDirectory/Pages/Site.aspx?dID=38