Chlamydia trachomatis, Conjunctival Swab, NAA

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 2 - 3 days
CPT Code:

87491

Test Type: Aptima® unisex swab specimen transport tube
Stability Time:

Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C). Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 30 days.

Overview:

Detect Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the conjunctiva.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Aptima® unisex swab specimen transport tube.

Remove pus or discharge from the eye. Do not use the white-shafted swab; discard this swab. Using the blue-shafted swab, labeled "unisex collection swab," thoroughly swab the lower, then the upper conjunctiva, two to three times. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube, and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the scoreline; use care to avoid splashing the contents. Recap the swab specimen transport tube tightly.

Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C). Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 30 days.