Microbiology
| Full details for "Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR". | |
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Name |
Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR |
Alternative name/Profile |
Chlamydia / Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Sexually Transmitted Diseases / STIs Sexually transmitted infection / STI / vaginal infections / genital tract infection / gonococcal infection / urethritis / epididymitis / gonococcal cellulites / penile lymphangitis / periurethral abscess / Gonococcal cervicitis / pelvic inflammatory disease / PID / Disseminated gonococcal infection / DGI / pruritus / pharyngitis / urethral swab / cervical swab / rectal swab / pharyngeal swab / CTNG |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
PREFERRED SPECIMEN TYPES: Male: First-void urine (or urethral swab ) Female: Vulvo-vaginal swab (or endocervical swab) Specialist STI Clinics only: Rectal swabs and pharyngeal swabs |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
First Void Urines: Samples must be taken using the Aptima Urine Specimen Collection Kit. Swabs: Swabs must be taken using the Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit. Please see “Notes” section below for full instructions. Collection Kits are available from Microbiology (phone 01-4162966 to arrange). |
Frequency of analysis |
Monday - Friday |
Turnaround time |
5 Working days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Collection of First Void Urine: 1. The patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. 2. Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (approximately 20 to 30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. Collection of larger volumes of urine may result in rRNA target dilution that may reduce test sensitivity. 3. Remove the cap and transfer 2 mL of urine into the urine specimen transport tube using the disposable pipette provided. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the urine specimen transport tube label. Over- or under-filled collection tubes will not be processed. 4. Re-cap the urine specimen transport tube tightly and transport sample to the laboratory. NB: Neat urine samples will not be processed. Samples must be transferred to an Aptima Urine Specimen Collection Kit Collection of Swabs: 1. Partially peel open the swab package and remove the swab. Do not touch the soft tip or lay the swab down. 2. Hold the swab in your hand, placing your thumb and forefinger in the middle of the swab shaft covering the score line (black line) and carefully take the sample from the patient by gently rotating the swab. 3. While holding the swab in the same hand, unscrew the cap from the tube. Do not spill the contents of the tube. If the contents of the tube are spilled, use a new Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit. 6. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so that the score line (black line) is at the top of the tube. 7. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line (black line) against the side of the tube. 8. Immediately discard the top portion of the swab shaft. 9. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube and transport sample to the laboratory. Samples should be transported to the laboratory without delay. Samples can be stored at room temperature prior to transport, or if there is a delay in transportation to the laboratory. |
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Last updated |
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:37:23 GMT |