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Pseudonyms

N gonorrhoea, Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR

Collection Requirements

First pass urine. Ideally patient should NOT have urinated within 2 hours prior to collection. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal, Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit (yellow Lid)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Test code: CTNGX

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