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Specimen Collection

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
PCR > NGPCR
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

Urine (First void is preferred)
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
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Laboratory Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (excluding public holidays)

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)

Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR