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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CTNG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2579

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

For uro-genital sites and eyes only - Aptima multitest swab (orange colour label). A FIRST PASS URINE (only) (approximately 10 mL) is a satisfactory alternative in males.

Registration

This test code covers Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Children (under 13 years of age) Urine Requests: Please register with a B or W number and the panel code NOTE. Result the NOTE panel with the freetext "Specimen received, processing will only occur after consultation with the Clinical Microbiologist. A further report to follow." Deliver the specimen to Microbiology along with the copy of the form. Microbiology staff will check with Clinical Microbiologists.

Separating

Decant a urine collect into the Aptima urine tube (yellow colour label). This kit is used for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea DNA by PCR.

Laboratory

If UTM swab (red topped) received, please code as SDA and send to LabPlus.

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

C. trachomatis DNA (PCR)

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test is only performed once a week

Specimen Type

  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Aptima Swab
Acceptable
  • Aptima Urine Tube

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Aptima Swab
Acceptable
  • Aptima Urine Tube

Additional Specimen Information

Aptima swab required

Last updated: 28/10/2026