Chlamydia trachomatis, Peritoneal Fluid by Gen-Probe
| Sunquest Code: | MCRNA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6548 | Epic Name: | Chlamydia Trach Peritoneal Fluid |
| Order Instructions: | For other sources, see Chlamydia by PCR (CHPCR) | ||
| Methodology: | Transcription mediated amplification (Gen-Probe) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| Compliance: | This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Peritoneal fluid (pelvic wash; cul-de-sac fluid) |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Aptima Specimen Transfer tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Transfer specimen into the APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature within 30 days of collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | MCRNA |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative for C. trachomatis by PCR. A positive result indicates the presence of rRNA Chlamydia trachomatis. This assay does detect plasmid-free variants of Chlamydia trachomatis. |
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