Neisseira gonorrhoeae PCR swab

Pathology category

Microbiology - Virology

Code

GCTS

Referral code

Request form

ICE request form. Please include relevant clinical details.

Test information

PCR test for the direct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis to aid diagnosis in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Tests performed in a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8873.

Guidelines

BASHH Guidelines

Pre-analytical

When using a female swab for GC testing, please first use a swab to clear away excess mucus to prevent interference in testing. After this has been undertaken, please use a second swab to retrieve cells from the desired destination, ensuring the swab is rotated to ensure full coverage with specimen. Please ensure the sample is transported to the laboratory as soon as possible. If delayed DO NOT refrigerate.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Roche Cobas swab collection kits

Special requirements

Please telephone the microbiology department to notify us of any medico-legal specimens (for example in cases of alleged sexual assault) prior to sample dispatch. These samples must be accompanied by a laboratory chain of evidence form and be hand delivered to the duty senior biomedical scientist. Please do NOT leave these samples at specimen reception.

Minimum volume

Prefilled tube

Assay frequency

Monday – Friday

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

36 - 72 hours

TAT Inpatient

36 - 72 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

36 - 72 hours

Referral lab