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Chlamydia trachomatis &/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR

Alternative Names:Chlamydia PCR
Chlamydia & Gonorrheoa PCR
Gonorrhoea PCR
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:CGPCR, GONOPCR, CTRPCR
Specimen Types:Urine First Catch
Swab
Container Types:
Plain 70mL pot
Cobas PCR media Uni Swab Sample kit
Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is available on the following specimens:            

  1. Urine (10 - 20 mL of first pass urine)
  2. Endocervical swabs
  3. Vaginal swabs  
  4. Eye swabs
  5. Rectal swabs
  6. Urethral swabs
  7. Throat swabs

Swabs specimens must be collected using the Cobas PCR media Uni swab sample kit which is available from Central Specimen Processing in Pathology.

For N. gonorrhoeae investigation from eye or throat swabs, culture is recommended. A separate elution swab is essential for this test. Indicate gonorrhoea culture is required on the request form.

 

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:3 x weekly (thrice)