Pseudonyms
Neisseria gonorrhoea 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. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.
Tube Colour
Swab - Pink Lid Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Fee
Initial tests are Medicare rebatable. Fees may apply if further testing is required.
Notes
Specimen should also be taken for Chlamydia detection (Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Kit) ABBOTT multicollection specimen collection kit available from pathology central specimen reception.
Test code: CTNGX
Pathology Handbook search