Chlamydia swab pack

Changes to Cheltenham A&E in response to industrial action

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Description

Yellow cap
Use for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR swab samples only
After use, snap off swab(s) into the transport medium tube at the breakpoint (highlighted)
Do not use for virology or routine bacteriology

Notes

Label the specimen with:

Surname
Forename
Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number)

For further information, see: Pathology policy for specimen and request form labelling for pathology users