CTRACHOM C
Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3323
Swab specimens containing epithelial cells of conjunctiva, cervix, posterior nasopharynx, throat, rectum or urethra. Do NOT use swabs with a wooden shaft.
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (e.g. genital lesion). Indicate the specific test number on the request form.
Enter the source in the HLAB prompt.
Transport and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours after the specimen is placed in UTM-RT transport media, or refrigerate.
Bacterial swab specimen, specimen received in grossly leaking transport container, dry specimen, specimen submitted in fixative or additive, specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device, inappropriate specimen transport conditions, specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours).
SPECIMEN STORED OR TRANSPORTED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS,
WOODEN SHAFT SWAB IN TRANSPORT DEVICE.
87140 - Chlam Trachomatis Culture (EAP 30040369)
87110 - Chlam Trachomatis Cult (EAP 30040663)