ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0097782: Chlamydia Direct Antigen Detection, DFA |
| Time Sensitive |   |   |
| Test Mnemonic: CHLAMYDIA | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Direct Fluorescent Antibody
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Varies *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 5 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Swab or methanol fixed slide.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Swab or slide at 2-8°C. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Do not use transport media (p.g. Gen-Probe® tubes). Must be at lab within 48 hours. This sample is time critical. Please contact Referral Testing for instructions on direct submission of samples. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Samples in any form of transport media. Ambient and frozen samples. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: No stability available; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> By report *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87270 |
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