Pseudonyms
Chlamydia trachomatis PCR
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. Swabs are available from Pathology specimen reception.
Tube Colour
Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
Abbott Multicollection specimen collection Kits: available from Pathology Central Specimen Reception.
Test code: CTNGX
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