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

Microbiology

Availability

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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