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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: CT, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Chlamydia trachomatis
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: see notes
CPT Codes: 87110
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Turnaround time for Chlamydia trachomatis culture is 3-4 days. Turnaround time for Chlamydophila pneumoniae is 7-9 days.
Clinical Utility: Respiratory samples are tested for Chlamydophila pneumoniae. Genital samples are tested for Chlamydia trachomatis.
Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use viral media if color of liquid has changed from pink to yellow.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Chlamydia Culture |
Cell Culture and Immunofluorescence |
|
|
No Chlamydia isolated |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Nasopharyngeal or throat |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) |
1 |
swab |
for recovery of Chlamydia pneumoniae (Chlamydophila) |
Refrigerate |
|
Cervical, urethral, rectal or eye |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) |
1 |
swab |
for recovery of Chlamydia trachomatis |
Refrigerate |
|
Bronch lavage |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) |
3 |
mL |
for recovery of Chlamydia pneumoniae (Chlamydophila) |
Refrigerate |
|