Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Order Name
C Chlam Trachom
Test Number: 5613593
Revision Date 12/20/2022
Test Number: 5613593
Revision Date 12/20/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Swab | Swab | Refrigerated | |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium Specimen Storage: Transport and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours after specimen is placed into UTM-RT medium, or refrigerate. Specimen Collection: URETHRA: Patient should not urinate within one hour prior to specimen collection. The swab should be inserted 2 cm into the urethra. Use firm pressure to scrape cells from the mucosal surface. If possible repeat with second swab. CERVIX: Remove mucus/pus with a swab, discard, and use firm and rotating pressure to obtain specimen with another swab. May be combined with a urethral swab into same transport medium. This combination of cervical and urethral method is highly recommended. RECTUM: Sample anal crypts with a swab. Avoid contamination with fecal material. CONJUNCTIVA: Remove mucus and exudate. Use a swab and firm pressure to scrape away epithelial cells from upper and lower lids. POSTERIOR NASOPHARYNX or THROAT: Collect epithelial cells by using a swab. Special Instructions: Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, genital lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices. Do not use swabs with a wooden shaf |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 3-5 days from set up |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 008565 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 008565 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |