Chlamydia trachomatis PCR (DISCONTINUED)

Test Code:

XXXXX

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.

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

2 - 5 days

Reference Value(s)

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

Change History Notes

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Keywords

Chlamydia trachomatis PCR BA0060 (DISCONTINUED)

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