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Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Detection


Test Name
Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code
PCR > CTPCR
Specimen Type

Urine: First catch urine in a sterile container

Swabs: Use COBAS swab kit

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Daily (Monday - Friday)

Amino Levulinic Acid, Urine

Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR