Methodology
Centrifugation-Enhanced Culture with Monoclonal Antibody Detection
Synonyms
Chlamydia trachomatis Culture; Culture, Chlamydia trachomatis
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Endocervical, endourethral, eye (conjunctival), nasopharyngeal, rectal mucosa(without feces), throat swabs in VCM or equivalent nasal aspirate added to equal volume of CVM or equivalent transport medium (UTM or M4)
Container Type
Viral Media
Collection Instructions
Vaginal swab on children < 13 years collected in VCM or equivalent transport medium (UTM or M4) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens submitted in Viral Transport Media that do not support Chlamydia; Woden shaft and calcium alginate swabs; Molecular transport systems; Bacterial transport systems
Minimum Test Volume
1 Swab
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87110, 87140
Revised
09-27-22