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Pathology Collection Guide

When collecting your sample at the collection centre here’s what you can expect to be collected according to your request form:

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Please ensure the details on your request form match your medicare card

Bloods

HIV, HepABC, Syphilis | Fertility, Pregnancy Planning, PCOS tests

  • These test require blood to be drawn, normally from a vein in your arm

  • These are non-fasting and can be collected any time of the day.

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First Pass Urine

Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma Genitalium

  • First pass urine is not the first urine of the day. You can collect this sample at any time in the day.

  • Do not pass urine for at least 1 hour before collection

  • If you are female and have your period, a tampon should be inserted prior to urine collection

  • Collect the first 20-30ml of your urine stream

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PCR - Vaginal / Anorectal Swabs

Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma Genitalium

  • Depending on the lab you attend, a vaginal and anorectal swab can be self-collected. A self-collected vaginal or anorectal swab is as accurate as a doctor collected sample

  • The collector should give you a swab and further instructions on how to self-collect your sample.

  • NOTE: If a collector says your doctor should give you a swab as they don’t have any swabs, please take your request form to another collection centre as SISTR is a telehealth service and we don’t offer any in person consults.

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