Test Directory
Chlamydia / Gonorrhoea PCR (urine)
Containers - Adult
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
5 - 20 ml
Additive per Container
NONE |
Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
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Volume Range
To level indicated on container.
Additive per Container
Liquid included in container should be retained. |
Containers - Child
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
As adult |
Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
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Volume Range
As adult
Additive per Container
As adult |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as practicable
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: in male patients suspected of having Chlamydia or Gonorrhoea infection. Urine testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea in women is less sensitive than cervical swabs and so routine urine sampling is not recommended.
Collect First pass urine (the initial part of the urinary stream). The testing kits contain a plastic pipette to transfer urine from the collection container (e.g. universal container) to the orange-topped sample bottle. Only consider urine testing for women if patient isn't menstruating as blood can cause false-negative results). Due to the high sensitivity of all NAAT testing, extra care must be taken in both the clinical and laboratory settings to prevent contamination of samples (and thus false positive results).
How to request
By GP comms, or via Trak ("Chlamydia Gonorrhoea dual" then under specimen type select "First void urine"), or by request form.
Availability
0900-1700, Mon - Fri (RIE)
Anticipated turnaround
5 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Available on Trak.
General additional information
Please see Refhelp page on Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea NAAT testing for further information re: sample collection.