Chlamydia trachomatis PCR (DISCONTINUED) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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