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eD-H Order Code
LAB3563
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical | 1.0 ML | ||
| Eye | 1.0 ML | ||
| Rectal Swab | 1.0 ML | ||
| Throat | 1.0 ML | ||
| Urethra | 1.0 ML | ||
| Urine | 1.0 ML | ||
| Vaginal | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia trachomatis (Result) | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Negative |
Specimen Stability
Urine must be put into Aptima urine transport container within 24 hours, once in transport 14 days
Additional Specimen Instructions
Urine Collection Guide First catch (dirty) urine is preferred. Other urine sources are acceptable, however sensitivity/specificity may decrease.
Cervical and Urethral Collection Guides (use this swab if collecting from eye, throat or rectal sources)
Vaginal Clinician Collected Guide
Sources:
Urine (collect less than 30mL). First catch (dirty) urine is preferred. Other urine sources are acceptable, however sensitivity/specificity may decrease.
Vaginal
Cervical
Urethral
Eye
Throat
Rectal
Outreach (offsite) clinics should transfer 2mL urine to the Aptima urine transport tube.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Chlamydia trachomatis (Result) | The only FDA approved specimen types for this assay are cervical vaginal urethral and urine. Non-FDA approved sources are eye throat and rectal and have been internally validated. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT(s)
87491
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology