Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Alternate Names
008565 LC
SoftLab Order Code
CTC
Epic Order Name
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS CULTURE REF LAB LC 008565
Epic Order ID
LAB244
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Obtain swab specimens containing epithelial cells of conjunctiva, cervix, posterior nasopharynx, throat, rectum, or urethra.
Collection Container
Universal Transport Media (UTM Swab)
Alternative Collection Container
NOTE: Acceptable tubes are the Copan Purple cap, Copan Red Cap, Red capped Cepheid UTM. Do not submit red capped BABIO tubes. Red capped Babio tubes will be rejected.
Collecting Volume
One swab
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect swab type; Babio UTM
Instructions
Please indicate specimen source.