Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR
Alternate DescriptionChlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR
LIS CodeCTGCB
AvailabilityTest run 3 days a week
Virology
Fluid TypeUrine, vaginal and Endocervical specimens.
Urines and endocervical/vaginal swabs collected in cobas PCR media can be transported at 2-30 degree C. Both are stable up to one year
Summary Test NameChlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by PCR
Specimen Preparation OutreachKeep refrigerated or at room temp until courier pickup
Specimen StabilityStable up to one year at 2-30 degree C
Specimen Transport2-30 degree C
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats24-72 hours after reception
Patient PreparationFemales: Use LARGER swab for cleaning excess mucus and discard. Collect specimen with second SMALLER flocked swab. Insert into endocervical canal. Rotate 5 times. Withdraw swab and place in cobas
Females and Males: Urine specimens: First Catch urine (10-50 ML) into urine cup. Immediately transfer urine into the cobas PCR Media tube using provided disposable Pipette. The fluid level MUST be between the two black lines on the tube label. Invert tube 5 times.
Test ResultsPositive / Negative
Additional Test InformationAll positives are reported to the department of health. Test Method NOT approved for patients under 14 years of age. Females approved for swab and urine specimens. Males approved for urines ONLY.