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Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR testing using the Aptima urine tube (yellow), Aptima swab tube (orange)
| Test | Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | CT/GC NAATS |
| Test type | PCR |
| Sample type | Swab / Urine |
| Specimen Container Type | Aptima urine tube (yellow), Aptima swab tube (orange) |
| Sample Testing Amount | 2ml urine into yellow Aptima tube Swab into orange Aptima tube |
| Stability | Specimens collected in Aptima containers are stable for up to 30 days when stored between 2?C to 30?C |
| Turnaround Time | 48 hours |
| Laboratory | York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Please use Aptima containers for Chlamydia PCR and Gonorrhoea PCR. Samples for these tests NOT in Aptima containers will be rejected. |
