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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Name
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code
PCR > NGPCR
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