Chlamydia/ GC other swabs

Container: Aptima tube (Purple)

Sample type: See Notes

Test name: Chlamydia/ GC other swabs a.k.a. NAAT, Throat swab, STI swab, Infection

Condition / Indication: Sexually transmitted infection

Special precautions & notes: HVS/ LVS/ Cervical/ Endocervical/ Urethral/ Penile Swabs. Requesting information see UKHSA web page. Results for Virology/ Serology see ICE.

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Aptima tube (Purple)

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Microbiology

Section: UKHSA

Turnaround time: 10 days

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