Chlamydiae species Culture

Message

Submit 1 of the specimens below following standard collection proceduresEn Docervical, en Dourethral, or rectal mucosa (without feces) swab in VCM or other equivalent viral transport mediaVaginal swab on children < 13 years oldTransport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Test Code

LAB244 NGRC

Alias/See Also

NGRC

CPT Codes
87110| 87140

Includes

Note: Due to potential propagation of SARS-CoV-2 virus in Chlamydia culture cells, respiratory and eye specimens are no longer accepted. The recommended alternative for respiratory and eye specimens is 4966-Chlamydia trachomatis Antigen, DFA.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): 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.Transport Temperature: Frozen -70 degrees C Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen -70: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Specimens submitted in Viral Transport Media that do not support ChlamydiaWooden shaft and calcium alginate swabsBacterial transport systemsMolecular transport systems Respiratory specimensEye (conjunctival) specimensDry swab

Report Available

5-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170354

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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