Sample type: Swab (eye)

Test name: Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae
NAAT

Condition / Indication: conjunctivitis

Special precautions & notes: Aptima vaginal swab should be used

Sample required: Conjunctival swab

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Aptima Tubes - sample type specific

Alternative container: Aptima tube (Yellow)

Ideal volume (mL): 1 tube

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

Hologic Aptima