Sexually transmitted infections (STI) 5-plex PCR

BA0303

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

​1) Sterile wide-mouth container for urine

2) Copan flocked swab (red cap) without media for genital sites

3) Cobas PCR media tube (yellow cap) for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CTNG) test

Specimen Requirement

​1) Urine (first catch) 1 - 10 mL

Patient must not have urinated within the past 1 hour.


2) Genital swabs

After swabbing the genital sites, the flocked swab should be re-sheathed and sent to the laboratory.


3) Genital swabs collected for CTNG test

A single Cobas PCR media tube (yellow cap) can be used for both CTNG test and the STI 5-plex test.

Specimen Storage/Transport

​Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4oC before transport.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

​3 - 5 days

Testing Laboratory Location

​KKH

Laboratory Molecular Microbiology
Contact Number

​6394 1382

Day and Time Performed

​Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1730 hrs


Sat: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs


Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs

Orderable on CPOE? Yes
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Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information

​This test detects Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Tricomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum.

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025