Chlamydia Culture

Test Name

Chlamydia Culture

LIS Code

CHTRAC

Availability

07:00-20:00 hours 7 days a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Genital, ocular, respiratory, rectal

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Virus Transport Media, UTM

Critical Value

All positives phoned to floor or physician.

Summary Test Name

Chlamydia Culture

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

48 hours after reception

Test Results

Isolated / Not Isolated

Additional Test Information

All positives are reported to the department of health