Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR, Urine

Chlamydia by PCR, Urine

Alternate Test Name

Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR, Urine

Epic Mnemonic
Sunquest Mnemonic

LAB3092
UCT

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 Urine Sample Kit
Alternate: Sterile plastic container with tight fitting lid (must be received by lab within 24 hours of collection)

Volume

Pref. Vol.: 50 mL urine
Min. Vol.: 10 mL urine

Collection Instructions

• Collect "first-voided" urine, consisting of 15 mL to 20 mL of first part of urine stream, into a plastic, preservative-free, sterile urine container
• Using pipette provided in kit fill tube to "fill" line with urine collection.

Transportation Instructions

Room Temperature

Stability

• 1 year (2-30ºC) in PCR sample kit
• 24 hours (2-30ºC) in plastic container

Causes for Rejection

• Patient younger than 14 years of age
• Specimen submitted in transport medium other than cobas® PC Urine Sample Kit.

• Unpreserved urine received greater than 24 hours after collection
• Volume above or below minimum line on transport tube
• Specimens that are excessively bloody (specimen has a red or brown color)

• Foley Catheterized specimens

Remarks

Patient Preparation:
Instruct patient not to urinate for at least 1 hour prior to time of specimen collection

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. CT is the leading bacterial cause of sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, with approximately 89.1 million cases occurring annually