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Epic EAP: LAB244
Epic Description: CULTURE, CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS
Specimen Type
Endocervix, endourethra, or rectal mucosa
Vaginal Swab (only for children under 13 yrs) in Viral Transport media
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Viral Culture Media or Viral Transport Media |
1 swab | 1 swab |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20): Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen (-70) : 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place swab into VCM (equal volumes of fluid and VCM) or equivalent and transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Best recovery is obtained when the specimens are refrigerated at 2-8° C prior to shipment. Specimens in VCM or equivalent should be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice. Storage or transport at -20° C is not acceptable.
Aliquot Requirements
Fluid
Optimum 1 swab
Minimum 1 swab
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 690
Assay Frequency
Monday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Freeze specimen in VCM immediately.
CPT Code Information
87110
87140