Chlamydia trachomatis Culture

Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, genital lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices. Do not use swabs with a wooden shaf

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Chlamydia (Isolation) Culture; Culture, Chlamydia; Lymphogranuloma Venereum Culture; Nongonococcal Urethritis Culture; Trachoma Inclusion Conjunctivitis

Chlamydia is an intracellular pathogen. Obtain swab specimens containing epithelial cells of conjunctiva, cervix, posterior nasopharynx, throat, rectum, or urethra.

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URETHRA: Patient should not urinate within one hour prior to specimen collection. The swab should be inserted 2 cm into the urethra. Use firm pressure to scrape cells from the mucosal surface. If possible repeat with second swab. CERVIX: Remove mucus/pus with a swab, discard, and use firm and rotating pressure to obtain specimen with another swab. May be combined with a urethral swab into same transport medium. This combination of cervical and urethral method is highly recommended. RECTUM: Sample anal crypts with a swab. Avoid contamination with fecal material. CONJUNCTIVA: Remove mucus and exudate. Use a swab and firm pressure to scrape away epithelial cells from upper and lower lids. POSTERIOR NASOPHARYNX or THROAT: Collect epithelial cells by using a swab.

Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium

Transport and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours after specimen is placed into UTM-RT medium, or refrigerate.

Room temp: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours

Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport medium or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport cond

Monday - Friday 1st shift, Saturday 3rd shift