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Specimen Collection

STI Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
STI Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
STIPCR
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

Copan eSwab Mini Tip FLOQSwab (orange cap), Urine, Semen (Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae only)

Note: If a swab larger than the Copan eSwab Mini Tip FLOQSwab (orange cap) is required, please consider using the Red Top Dry FLOQSwab - 552C.

Comments

Includes Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas Vaginalis Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • Copan eSwab Mini Tip FLOQSwab (orange cap): 2-8oC for 7 days
  • Dry swab: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Urine: Transport at RT for 24 hours, 2-8oC for 4 days
  • Semen (Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae only): 2-8oC for 7 days

11Feb2025 - STI testing will be performed using Seegene Allplex STI Essential Assay (SD9801X). This test is not yet fully validated and is currently outside our NATA accredited scope of testing

Assay Performed

Molecular Microbiology
RCH - 9345 4673
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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

For same day testing, specimens must arrive by 10:30am Monday - Friday (RCH)

Copan eSwab