| Ordering Code | 4336 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | C.trachomatis PCR,SurePath/ThinPrep |
| Alias | CT PCR Chlamydia trachomatis PCR Liquid Based CT Nucleic Acid Amplification |
| Preferred Specimen | Endocervical Brushing |
| Preferred Container | SurePath or ThinPrep Vial |
| Optimum Volume | 3 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Use only the cervical broom supplied with the SurePath Kit Insert broom into the cervical os using firm but gentle pressure so that the bristles are splayed out against the ectocervix. After insertion, rotate the broom 5 times in a clockwise fashion. Detach and place broom into the SurePath vial. Close the vial securely. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Month Refrigerated: 2 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, No brush in vial or clear liquid, Aluminum brush used, Specimen from children <14 years of age |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
| Methodology | Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Type | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Chlamydia trachomatis, PCR | ALL | NEGATIVE | NEGATIVE | This test is... Note1 |
Note1:
This test is FDA approved on ThinPrep samples. The accuracy and performance of this assay on SurePath samples has been determined and validated internally by Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS)
.