| 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, urethral, rectal, or eye swab. Preserve specimen in Chlamydia transport media (ARUP Supply#12884) immediately. Source of specimen is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Specimen in Chlamydia transport media at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Do not freeze. Also acceptable for newborns: nasopharyngeal aspirate/washing/swab. Preserve and send specimen in Chlamydia transport media immediately. Source of specimen is preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Urine. Samples not collected in Chlamydia culture transport media. Dry swabs, wood swabs, and calcium alginate swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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