Chlamydia Gonorrhoeae PCR
Category | Microbiology >> Microbiology |
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Sample & container required | First-catch urine• Genital swabs (urethral, cervical, vulvo-vaginal and rectal) • Extra-genital swabs (throat or conjunctival) |
Sample container | Cobas™ sample collection kit (yellow top) |
Sample collection | Please see sample collection leaflet in Notes section below. |
Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
Turnaround time | 5 days |
Notes | The laboratory is not UKAS accredited for this test due to a change in platform. Please see the accreditation page on this website for further information. |