Synonyms Chlamydia by amplification; Chlamydia by BDProbeTec ™, Urine for CT/GC
Lab Clinical Microbiology, BHS-03-307
Request Form Microbiology
Phone (212) 305-7483
Availability Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 4 PM
Turnaround Time 2-3 days
Special Instructions The following information must be provided to the laboratory for the proper processing of the specimen: specific site or specimen, current antibiotic therapy, age and sex of patient. Collection time and date, physician's name and pager number and clinical diagnosis.
Specimen Urine
Volume 30-30mL voided urine, NOT midstream
Minimum Volume 10 mL
Container DNA/RNA Protect Orange cap container
Collection Collect the first 30-50 mL ( NOT midstream) urine into special RNA/DNA collection container.
Storage Instructions Transport specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Causes for Rejection Specimen not received in appropriate collection device. Excessive delay in transport. Leaking specimens and inadequate volume. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the nursing station will be called and another specimen will be requested before disposal of the original specimen.
Reference Range Negative for C. trachomatis
Use To determine the presence of C. trachomatis
Methodology Strand Displacement Amplification Amplification (SDA) technology
* See Chlamydia trachomatis by DNA Probe, page 68
* See Neisseria gonorrhoea DNA amplification, page 122