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Pseudonyms

Neisseria GonorrhoeaChlamydia trachomatis

Collection Requirements

Endocervical, vaginal, Urethral swab (fine), pharyngeal and rectal swab specimens. Swabs must be sent using a Pink lid Xpert Vaginal/Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.

First pass urine collected in a sterile yell top universal pot.

Tube Colour

Swab: Pink Lid Xpert Vaginal/Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit, Urine: Yellow Top Universal collection pot.

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item No. 69317

Test code: CTNGX

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