Test ID: FCTRC
Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Tissue culture/Immunofluorescence
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Chlamydia Trachomatis Culture FORWARD
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Submit only one of the following specimens
Collect one of the following specimens in viral-chlamydia transport media (M4, M5). Freeze immediately, ship frozen.
-endocervical swab
-urethral swab
-conjunctival swab
-rectal mucosa swab without feces
-nasopharynx/nasal swab
-throat swab
-vaginal swab
- On children < or = 15 years
- On women with hysterectomy
-fresh (unfixed) tissue
-pelvic washing
-seminal fluid
-peritoneal fluid
-ovarian abscess fluid
Note:
1) Source required
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | NA |
| Thawing: | Warm reject; Cold OK |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Specimens submitted in Viral Transfer Media that do not support Chlamydia; wooden shaft and Calcium Alginate swabs; dry swabs; Transwabs or swabs in Bacterial Gel-based transport media; DNA Probe Transport; Tissues in formalin; Tissue in other fixative; Transports for Antigen Detection by EIA. |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | |
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Not Isolated
Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
5785 Corporate Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630-4750
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Sunday
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
87110/culture, chlamydia, any source
87140/culture, typing; immunofluorescent method, each antiserum
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Z0725 | C. Trachomatis Culture | In Process |
| Z2085 | Source | In Process |
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