Test Code KCHLO CHLAMYDIA PCR, OTHER SITES
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification and Hybridization Capture of Amplified Target.
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Useful for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis from a swab or fluid form other sites
Specimen Requirements
SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS:
Throat
Container/Tube COBAS PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit #60546
Specimen Volume: Entire Specimen
Collection Instructions:
- Insert the large, sterile swab into the pharynx and rotate against any inflamed ulcerated area and around the tonsillar area.
- Carefully removed the swab without touching any other area of the mouth.
- Place swab in collection kit transport tube.
- Break swab shaft at score marking, replace cap tightly.
- 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: COBAS PCR Dual Swab Sample Kit #60546
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen/ 1 mL fluid
Collection Instructions:
- Swab are of interest.
- Withdraw the swab carefully.
- Place swab in collection kit transport tube.
- Break swab shaft at score marking, replace cap tightly.
- Label tube with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Specimen Retention Time
30 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Batched Daily
STAT Available 24/7
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
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT Code:
87491