Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screen/NAAT (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, CT/GC)

Test Name
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screen/NAAT (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, CT/GC)
Aliases
Clap, Drip, Urethritis, Cervicitis
Provincial Mnemonic
CTNGDPU
LOINC Test Code
XNL00332-7
Description and Primary Use
Amplification of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea DNA from urine
Reorder interval
None
TAT
48 hours
Test Cost
Not Determined
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Cobas collection device only, minimum 10ml

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

First void urine; cervical swab

Criteria for Rejection

Wrong collection container

Laboratory Service Area
Microbiology
Performing Laboratory / Site
PHML only
Last Updated
04-Jun-18