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Test Code CHLMC Chlamydia trach culture

Important Note

Not recommended for routine detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). Use to assess suspected treatment failure. May be considered for anatomic locations for which amplified testing has not been validated.

Additional Codes

LAB245D

Preferred Collection Container

M4RT

Collection Instructions

Immediately place cervical, eye, rectal, urethral swab, or peritoneal fluid in 3 mL universal transport medium such as M4, M4RT, M5, M6, UniTranz-RT, or UTM (ARUP supply #12884).

Also acceptable for newborns: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing.

Collection Volume

1 swab or fluid(any volume received will attempt to be cultured per ARUP)

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab or fluid(any volume received will attempt to be cultured per ARUP)

Rejection Criteria

Urine. Specimens in any transport media other than indicated. Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen at -20°C: Unacceptable; Frozen at -70°C: 1 month

Transport

Refrigerated

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Methodology

Cell Culture / Immunofluorescence

Alias

C. Trachomatis

CPT Code

87110; 87140

Acceptable Container

UTM

Days and Times Performed

Sunday through Saturday

TAT

3-6 days

LOINC

C. trachomatis Culture 6349-5
C. trachomatis Source 31208-2