Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR, Cervix

Chlamydia by PCR, Endocervical

Alternate Test Name

Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR, Endocervical

Epic Mnemonic
Sunquest Mnemonic

LAB2045
CTPCR

Category

Molecular

Methodology

in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and nucleic acid hybridization

Test Performance Schedule

Monday - Friday

Result Availability

24 – 72 hours

Container

cobas® PCR Media Dual Swab Sample Kit

Collection Instructions

• Obtain collection packet containing transport media and two swabs

Site Cleansing
• Remove mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa using the larger polyester woven swab and discard this cleansing swab.

Specimen Collection
• Collect specimen from the Endocervical canal using the smaller flocked swab.
• Place flocked swab into tube of cobas PCR Media to stabilize the specimen for transport to the laboratory.
• Break off top of swab to ensure that cap will fit tightly onto the transport tube.
• Label with patient’s full name, date of birth, source and date of collection.

Transportation Instructions

• Store at room temperature
• Transport to laboratory within 48 hours of collection

Stability

• 1 year (2-30ºC) in PCR sample kit

Causes for Rejection

• Patient younger than 14 years of age

• Specimen submitted in transport medium other than cobas® PC media dual swab sample kit.

• Specimen received without a swab, with non-flocked swab or with two swabs

• Specimens that are excessively bloody (specimen has a red or brown color)

Remarks

This test has not been evaluated in patients younger than 14 years of age

CPT Codes

87491

Effective/Revised

03/26/18

Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States.