One flocked swab in viral transport media (M4) collected from eye (conjunctiva) or genital source.
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen not in viral transport medium (M4).
Storage:
Transport refrigerated required from off campus location. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, freeze specimen.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Spin-amplified shell vial culture with subsequent IFA stain to confirm
Special Instructions:
Specimens in M4 must be sent on ice immediately to lab.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
5 days
CPT Code:
87110
Synonyms:
Chlamydia isolation
Chlamydia Culture
Test ID/Workstation :
CHLAM
Specimen Type:
One flocked swab in viral transport media (M4) collected from eye (conjunctiva) or genital source.
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen not in viral transport medium (M4).
Storage:
Transport refrigerated required from off campus location. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, freeze specimen.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Spin-amplified shell vial culture with subsequent IFA stain to confirm
Special Instructions:
Specimens in M4 must be sent on ice immediately to lab.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
5 days
CPT Code:
87110
Synonyms:
Chlamydia isolation
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