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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

Recent changes for Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
15th May 2018
Alternative names

Chlamydia trachomatis NAD

Chlamydia trachomatis NAD, CT/NG

Preferred Container Type

Microbiology collection kit

Genital swab kit + sterile pot

Chlamydia trachomatis PCR

Ordering information:

Specimens must reach the Pathology laboratory within 2 hours of collection

Note: if Mycoplasma genitalium PCR is also required an additional seperate dry swab must be collected.

Alternate names:
Chlamydia trachomatis NAD, CT/NG
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
CPCR
Specimen types:
Endocervical swab
Vaginal swab
First stream urine
Container types:
Genital swab kit + sterile potGenital swab kit + sterile pot
Collection Instructions:

http://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology_Specimen_Collection_Guide.doc

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 mL
Notes:

 

Urine

15 - 20 mL of first-stream urine specimen collected at least one hour since the patient last voided. Refrigerate immediately

Cervical  & Vaginal swabs

Use plastic swab in plain tube without transport medium (wire swab not suitable)

ALL Specimens must reach the Pathology laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

 

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

 

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW