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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:

Sample type: 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, Endocervical or Vaginal specimens collected in dry swab without transport medium

Fasting Requirement:
NA
Clinical Molecular
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
21/11/2022
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