Chlamydia Direct FA (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100608


Alias/See Also
LAB3020: Chlamydia Direct FA | DFA|FA|FLUORESCENT


CPT Codes
87270x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SLIDE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Inoculate the aerobic (green cap) blood culture bottle with up to 10 ml of fluid in the bottle. Immediately after insertion of the fluid into the bottle mix by inverting the bottle several times to prevent clotting of the fluid with resulting fibrin formation and possible trapping of bacteria in the fibrin. Indicate if the patient is on antibiotic therapy (this is especially important for penicillin). The laboratory should be informed if mycotic (fungal) or mycobacterial (acid fast) septicemia is clinically suspected. Please indicate the fluid type of the specimen and label this source on the bottle.


Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection. DO NOT refrigerate body fluids such as CSF for culture.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.