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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
(a) Urine (preferred sample for men): First morning voided urine is best. Alternatively, patient must not urinate within two hours prior to urine collection. Collect the first 15 - 20 mL of voided urine in a plastic, preservative-free sterile container. (d) Eye swab: Send dry swab without any media |
| Indications |
To aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and gonorrheal urogenital disease, in both symptomatic as well as asymptomatic individuals. |
| Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2 - 8°C (with an ice-pack) and sample must reach the lab within 24 hours after collection. |
| Method |
Commercial real-time PCR - Cepheid Xpert® CT/NG |
| Test Results |
Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive |
| Turnaround Time |
1-2 working days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Mondays to Saturdays (except public holidays) |
Change History Notes
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29 Mar 2016 04:15 PM
Synonym: Synonym has been added w.e.f. 29/03/16.
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03 Mar 2016 04:20 PM
New Test: New combined Chlamydia trachomatis(CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae(NG) PCR test w.e.f. 9 Mar 2016
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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