Chlamydia Culture
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Test ID :
LAB244
Specimen Type:
One flocked swab in viral transport media (M4) collected from eye (conjunctiva), cervix, urethra, or rectum; nasopharyngeal aspirates, swabs, or washings are also acceptable; peritoneal fluid collected in M4 media.
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:
Sent to reference laboratory
Methodology:
Cell culture with immunofluorescence.
Special Instructions:
Specimens in M4 must be sent on ice immediately to lab.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4853
TAT:
5 days
CPT Code:
87110
Synonyms:
Chlamydia isolation; C. trachomatis isolation; Chlamydia Cx;
