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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Chlamydia/Gono/Trich PCR

Synonyms

C.trachomatis PCR
N.gonorrhoeae PCR
T.vaginalis PCR

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

Abbott Multicollect tube required.

Adult Specimen

Female endocervical or vaginal swabs, male urethral swabs, male or female first catch urine specimens

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24 hours.

Method

Real Time PCR (Abbott m2000)

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

This C.trachomatis PCR test is not approved for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse contact tracings as well as for other medico-legal indications.

Interpretation

Detected or Not detected.