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Specimen Collection

Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
PCR > CTPCR
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

Urine (First void is preferred)
Dry Swab (Use Cobas Swab kit)
Semen

Comments

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • Cobas PCR Media (Female swab/Urine) 2-30°C
  • Urine: Transport at RT for 24 hours, 2-8oC for 4 days
  • Semen: 2-8oC for 3 days

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30

No afterhours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
Assay Frequency

Daily (Monday - Friday)

Amino Levulinic Acid, Urine

Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR