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HelpTest Code LAB4266 CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS MOLECULAR STUDY
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Sterile Container or Liquid Pap
Specimen Volume
Liquid pap 1.0 mL
Urine 10 mL
Processing Instructions
Use for molecular testing for Chlamydia trachomatis. Place in Cobas urine transport tube, filling between lines indicated on the collection tube.
Stability
Stability: Samples in Cobas media are stable for 90 days at Room Temperature or Refrigerated Urines in original containers are stable for 72 hours Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Other acceptable specimen types: Thin Prep pap, Cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Kit.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
Methodology
PCR/Nucleic acid Hybridization
CPT(s)
87491
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Molecular