Chlamydia trachomatis PCR (DISCONTINUED)

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Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Flocked swabs (red cap)
Urethral swabs
Preservative-free sterile urine containers
Specimen Requirement
Female:
1) Endocervical or vaginal swab
2) First void urine
Male:
1) First void urine
See "Additional Info" below for details.
Specimen Storage/Transport
Swabs can be transported to the laboratory at room temperature provided it can reach the laboratory within an hour. Otherwise refrigerate the specimens at 2-8 deg C.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
2 - 5 days
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Molecular Micro
Contact Number 6394 1382
Day and Time Performed
Tuesday and Friday
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information
Procedures for collection
1) Endocervical samples: Remove excess mucus from the cervical os using a normal sterile swab and discard. Insert the flocked swab into the cervical canal and gently rotate for 30 seconds. Remove the flocked swab and recap into transport tube.
2) Vaginal samples: Separate skin around vagina. Insert flocked swab about 5 cm into vaginal opening. Rotate swab gently for 30 seconds against the vaginal wall. Remove the flocked swab and re-cap into transport tube.
3) Urine: Collect 10-50 mL of first catch urine. Patient must NOT have urinated for at least 2 hours.
 
Category: Microbiology / Molecular-PCR Tests

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025