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Chlamydia Culture

Test Code
MCHL


CPT Codes
87110, 87140

Preferred Specimen
Cervical


Minimum Volume
1 swab 


Other Acceptable Specimens
  1. Urethral
  2. Eye
  3. Nasopharynx
  4. Throat
  5. Rectal Mucosa


Instructions
Specimens should be transported on wet ice to the laboratory.


Transport Container
M4RT viral transport media


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 7 days @ -70°C


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect transport media used


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: January 24, 2024


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.