| Methodology: |
Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Cervical, eye, rectal, urethral swab, or peritoneal fluid. Also acceptable for newborns: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer specimen to Chlamydia transport media (ARUP supply #12884) immediately. Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen on dry ice.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Urine. Specimens not preserved in Chlamydia culture transport media. Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 month
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