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CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS (NAAT-THINPREP) (National)

Test Details
Test Name : CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS (NAAT-THINPREP)
Alternative Test Names : CHLAMYDIA THINPREP, CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS (NAAT-THINPREP)
Code: TPCH
Test Overview : Test is used to aid in the diagnosis of sexually-transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and in the investigation of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Test Preparation Instructions : N/A
Turnaround Time: 4 DAYS
Reference Interval:

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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cervix
Container: THINPREP VIAL
Volume:

Collection Requirements: Identify patient's name and date of birth on bottle. After obtaining sample, rinse broom device immediately in vial solution. Push broom device into bottom of vial forcefully 10 times and swirl vigorously. Discard broom device. If using the spatula and endocervical brush devices, obtain adequate sample from the ectocervix. Select contoured end of spatula and rotate 360° in clockwise direction. Swirl spatula vigorously 10 times in vial. Rinse in same vial solution and discard spatula. Using endocervical brush, rotating ¼ turn. Rinse cytobrush immediately in same vial as spatula device by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing it against the vial wall. DO NOT LEAVE ANY DEVICE IN VIAL. Close lid and tighten securely.
Storage and Transport: Store and ship at room temperature.

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