The Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea ? rectal PCR test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea, respectively, in a rectal swab sample. The test is important because it provides a highly accurate, non-invasive, and convenient method for detecting chlamydia and gonorrhea. It facilitates early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and prevention of serious health complications and transmission, significantly contributing to individual and public health.