Lymphogranuloma Venereum (QPCR)

Test Information

Test Name

Lymphogranuloma Venereum (QPCR)

Synonyms

LGV; Chlamydia Trachomatis typing

Preferred Specimen

Rectal Swab (VTM/UTM or BD STI Green top Collection tube)

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Turn Around Time

72 hours (Inhouse); 2 weeks (Referral)

Collection Information

Availability

All requests should include relevant clinical details. Test will only be performed on positive Chlamydia swabs where there is clinical suspicion of LGV.

Processing Information

Registration Code

See notes

Notes

  • PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT (Hospital/SCH): Register LPCR (Which includes HSV and VZV PCR)
  • All Community request: Register MISS

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Taupo

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Wellington SCL (Via WHL) (For Community requests)

Send Away Transport

Ambient

External Lab Website

https://scg.labapps.nz/#/WEL/details/27628