Urethral swab(fine), rectal, genital, endocervical, vaginal, Swabs must be sent in a Pink lid Xpert CT/NG Vaginal / Endocervical Specimen collection kit. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Sw
Fee:
Initial tests are Medicare rebatable. Fees may apply if further testing is required.
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Specimen should also be taken for Chlamydia detection. ABBOTT multicollection specimen collection kit available from pathology central specimen reception.
First pass urine. Ideally patient should NOT have urinated within 2 hours prior to collection. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
U
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.