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Gonococcal PCR

Ordering information:

Refer to STI PCR entry in handbook. 

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, STI PCR
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
STIPCR
Specimen types:
First stream urine
Endocervical swab
Vaginal swab
Container types:
Genital swab kit + sterile potGenital 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. Gel swabs and charcoal are NOT suitable

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%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.docx 

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
5 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

13/06/2025 Gel swabs are not suitable for testing. Add KIMMS and phone for recollect if possible.