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Test Code KCHLO CHLAMYDIA PCR, OTHER SITES

Additional Codes

KRMC-CHLOTHER

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAAT) and Hybridization Capture of Amplified Targer

 

Useful for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis  from a swab or fluid form other sites

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS:

 

Throat

Container/Tube Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit, #29872

Specimen Volume: Entire Specimen

Collection Instructions:

  1. Insert the large, sterile swab into the pharynx and rotate against any inflamed ulcerated area and around the tonsillar area.
  2. Carefully removed the swab without touching any other area of the mouth.
  3. Place swab in collection kit transport tube.
  4. Break swab shaft at score marking, replace cap tightly.
  5. Label tube with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

 

Other: Eye, Peritoneal fluid (pelvic wash, cul-de-sac fluid)

Container/Tube:  Aptima Multitest Swab Collection Kit, #29872

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen/ 1 mL fluid

Collection Instructions:

  1. Swab are of interest.
  2. Withdraw the swab carefully.
  3. Place swab in collection kit transport tube.
  4. Break swab shaft at score marking, replace cap tightly.
  5. Label tube with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

Maximum Laboratory Time

72 to 96 hours

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Swab Ambient 1 hour
  Refrigerated 7 days
  Frozen 30 days
     

 

 

Reference Values

Not detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Batched Daily

 

STAT Available 24/7

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT Code:

87491

Specimen Retention Time

30 days