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Not recommended for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis. Preferred test is one of the nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) [ie, Chlamydia trachomatis by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) (0060243) or Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) (0060241)].
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#ExistMethodology>
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Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 24 hours
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Eye, genital, nasopharyngeal, or rectal swab. For Chlamydia DFA only, collection kits with fixative are available (ARUP supply #16578). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Fix slide as directed by collection kit. Transport fixed slide.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Specimen source preferred.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Swabs in gel. Transport systems designed for use with other methodologies of Chlamydia testing. Dry swabs.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Fixed Slide: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
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