Molecular STI testing - Chlamydia; Gonorrhoea; Trichomonas (Swabs & Urine)

• Preferred sample type for Males: First catch urine specimens; or urethral swab
• Preferred sample type for Females: Endocervical or vaginal swabs
• Refer to patient instructions for collection procedures
• Urine
• Swab
• Eye/Throat/rectal swabs collected are also acceptable

• Samples collected in GenProbe Aptima are not acceptable.
• Samples collected in UTM (red or purple top lid) or VTM (Green lid) swab collection tubes are not acceptable.
• Samples collected in Abbott Multi-collect (orange lid), register "CPC" and send away to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

MARCH 2023 Please note:

• Please check expiry dates on STI molecular kits stock. Expired stock will no longer be accepted. Any expired stock is to be discarded or returned to Pathlab for disposal. Any queries regarding expired containers, please contact Pathlab for clarification in the first instance.

AUG 2023 New Clinical update

New registration codes (Aug 2023)

• STI PCR Vaginal = STIV
• STI PCR Cervical = STIC
• STI PCR Urine = STUR
• STI PCR Throat = STIT
• STI PCR Rectal = STIR
• STI PCR Urethral = STIU
• STI PCR Genital = STIG
• STI PCR Eye = STIE
• STI PCR Other = STIO

STI sample received without a request on form will not be processed, register COMS and use &STI. Sample will be kept for 7 days. Please email plw.testadd@pathlab.co.nz for testing required.