- YCTCU
Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YCTCU
Specimen Name
Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Collect
Cervical, eye, rectal, urethral swab, or peritoneal fluid. Also acceptable for newborns: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing.
Submit
Swab, Fluid, or Washing in 3 mLs Universal Viral Transport Media Frozen
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Urine. Specimens in transport media not designed to support the growth of Chlamydia. Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.
Stability
Ambient 1 hour; Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Cell Culture / Immunofluorescence
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
- 87110
- 87140
Components
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Additional Information
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