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Pseudonyms

Neisseria Gonorrhoea Chlamydia trachomatis

Collection Requirements

Endocervical, vaginal, Urethral swab (fine), pharyngeal and rectal swab specimens. Swabs must be sent in a Pink lid Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology. First pass urine.

Tube Colour

Swab - Pink Lid Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit, Urine: Yellow Top Universal. Yellow Lid Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item No. 69317

Test code: CTNGX

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