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Test Code CTNGP Chlamydia Trachomatis & Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (CTNG) DNA PCR

Important Note

Please refer to sample collection procedure for the endocervical and vaginal samples.

Laboratory Code

LAB1376

Specimen Requirements

Preferred (for female):
Specimen Type: Endocervical or Vaginal Swab
Container/Tube: cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit provided by laboratory
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Preferred (for male):
Specimen Type: Urethral Swab
Container/Tube: cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit provided by laboratory
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Urine (First catch - the first part of the stream)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 5.0 - 10.0 mL
Patient must not have urinated during the previous 2 hrs

 

Specimen Type: Anal, Eye (Conjunctival), Oral Swab, or Swab at various sites (please specify)

Container: cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit provided by laboratory

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Knee Joint Fluid

Container: Sterile Plain Container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Fig 1. cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit

Specimen Stability

Swab in cobas PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit 12 months,  2 - 30°C
Urine (First catch) or knee joint fluid in sterile plain container 7 days, refrigerated

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

TAT 8 - 10 days

Specimen Condition

Swab specimens without swab Reject

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For determining presence / absence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Service Code

1033106

LOINC Code Information

36903-3

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025