Neisseira gonorrhoeae PCR urine

Pathology category

Microbiology - Virology

Code

GCTU

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

Urine testing is recommended to be performed on first catch urine specimens. If collection kit is used ensure the top of the liquid level is between the two black lines on the Cobas PCR media tube label window.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Roche Cobas swab collection kit

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