| Ordering Recommendation: |
Not recommended for routine detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). Use to detect CT in medicolegal settings and to assess suspected treatment failure. May be considered for anatomic locations for which amplified testing has not been validated.
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| 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 immediately to Chlamydia transport media (UTM) (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Also acceptable: Any transport media validated for Chlamydia transport.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen on dry ice.
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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