Chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhoeae test

 

Samples Test Pathogens covered Comment

1. BD COR specific swab collection kits.

2. BD COR specific urine collection kits.

PCR

Chlamydia trachomatis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Refer positive patients to GUM clinic for culture and treatment.

Turnaround time

see virology and microbiological serology turnaround times

NOTICE - After the 17th February 2024 the department will not be able to process BD Viper samples.

 

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627