| Methodology: |
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Genital, eye, nasopharyngeal, or rectal swab. Source of specimen is preferred. For Chlamydia DFA only, collection kits with fixative are available from ARUP, supply #16578.
Transport: Fixed specimen - smear on slide at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs, swabs in gel. Transport systems designed for use with other methodologies (Aptima, Digene, EIA, etc.).
Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
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