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Chlamydia trachomatis DNA by PCR
Test CodeLAB260 1230100169
Alias/See Also
CHLDNA
CHLAMYDIA PCR
CHLAMYDIAPCR
CTPCR
CHLAMYDIA PCR
CHLAMYDIAPCR
CTPCR
CPT Codes
87491
Includes
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS DNA PROBE (PRESENCE) IN UNSP SPEC
FCHD CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS RNA PROBE (PRESENCE) IN UNSP
FCHD CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS RNA PROBE (PRESENCE) IN UNSP
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Instructions
Males: First morning unpreserved urine. Minimum 10 mL collected in a sterile container. Catheterized and urethral swab specimens are unacceptable.
Females: First morning unpreserved urine. Minimum 10 mL collected in a sterile container. Catheterized specimens are unacceptable. Vaginal and Endocervical collection using the Xpert CT/NG Vaginal/Endocervical specimen collection kit.
Females: First morning unpreserved urine. Minimum 10 mL collected in a sterile container. Catheterized specimens are unacceptable. Vaginal and Endocervical collection using the Xpert CT/NG Vaginal/Endocervical specimen collection kit.
Transport Container
URINE
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
First catch female unpreserved urine specimens must be transferred to the Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent tube within 24 hours of primary collection if shipped and/or stored at room temperature. Transfer to the transport medium is performed by Microbiology staff. First catch male unpreserved urine specimens must be transferred to the Xpert CT/NG Urine Transport Reagent tube within 3 days of primary collection if shipped and/or stored at room temperature. Transfer to the transport medium is performed by Microbiology staff.
Reference Range
Chlamydia trachomatis DNA- Not Detected
FCHD Chlamydia trachomatis RNA- Negative
FCHD Chlamydia trachomatis RNA- Negative
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
