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Chlamydia Direct FA

Test Code
CHLFA


Preferred Specimen
Smear from Endocervix and/or Urethra Pathfinder Chlamydia DFA Collection Kit


Instructions
The procedure can also be performed on conjunctival or nasopharyngeal and rectal smears of symptomatic patients, but the degree of sensitivity has not been established. The test is highly dependent on the quality of specimen collection. Genital specimens with less than 10 columnar epithelial cells cannot be interpreted. Specimens should be recollected. Rejection criteria: Specimen received on any type of slide, on swabs, or from any other sites for which the test has not been approved. Tests for Chlamydia Trachomatis only.


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.