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C.trachomatis, DNA (Chlamydia Trachomatis, Amplification)
Test CodeXPCTR
CPT Codes
87491
Preferred Specimen
Female: Endocervical Swab, Vaginal Swab, or Urine
Male: Urine
Male: Urine
Specimen Stability
Urine is stable for 24 hrs room temp; refrigerated 6 days
Urine in transport tube: 30 days refrigerated; 3 days room temp
Female swabs: 60 days refrigerated or room temp
Urine in transport tube: 30 days refrigerated; 3 days room temp
Female swabs: 60 days refrigerated or room temp
Methodology
Xpert CT is a qualitative real-time PCR for the detection and differentiation of Chlamydia Trachomatis DNA.
Setup Schedule
7 days a week on day shift
Reference Range
Not Detected