Test Code GCP GONORRHOEAE, PCR
Specimen Type
Endocervical or Vaginal swab, GeneXpert Collection Kit
Urine, GeneXpert Collection Kit
Specimen Collection
Specimen Volume
1 swab
7 ml urine
Submit 1 patient sample per biohazard bag to avoid cross contamination
Specimen Stability
Swab – 60 days RT or refrigerated;
Urine – 8 days refrigerated without preservative or 45 days
refrigerated with preservative
Performing Laboratory
Great Plains Health