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Test ID: Neisseria Gonorrhoeae DNA

Test Name:
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae DNA
Test Code:
GC PCR
Specialised Test:
Yes
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Single Test
Additional Test Note:
Sample Requirement:
Male - First - catch urine or Urethral Swab, Female - Endocervical swab, Vaginal swab or First catch urine. (1) Urine sample – Up to 10% fewer infections are detected in female urine samples in comparison with vaginal and endocervical swabs. Patient must not have urinated during the previous 2 hours. Collect 10-50mL of urine including the first part of the stream into a sterile urine container(2) Swab – Urethral (male only), Endocervical or Vaginal specimens collected in dry swab (without transport medium)Gel swab not acceptable, will be rejected
Fasting Requirement:
NA
Clinical Molecular
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
20/09/2024
Update:
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