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Gonococcal PCR

Ordering information:

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

Alternate names:

gonorrhoea NAD, Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAD, Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

GPCR

Specimen types:

First stream urine
Endocervical swab
Vaginal swab

Container types:

Genital swab kit + sterile pot

Collection Instructions:

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 without transport medium.

Transport at room temperature to the Laboratory.

ALL specimens must reach the Pathology Laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

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

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

5 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

1-3 days

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

20/08/2018 if a gel swab is received send sample to Microbiology (do not add a KIMMS) who will decide if testing can be performed.

From the 15/1/2018 Chlamydia trachomatis PCR will be performed in Microbiology at BHH on male and female first stream urines and female enodocervial/vaginal swabs.

Tests are performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday

If confirmatory testing required specimens will be sent to VIDRL .

Refer to WORK-MI-88 for instructions on how to transfer urines and swabs to collection tubes.