Test Information:
This test is used in the detection and differentiation of Chlamydia trachomatis from Neisseria gonorrhea to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and/or gonorrheal urogenital disease. Assay may be used to test the specimens from asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals both male and female.
Specimen Container:
- Sterile / Plain Urine Container
- Chlamydia Transport swab
Specimen Type:
- Urine
- Vaginal / Endocervical Swab
Required Volume:
- Urine – 10 mL
- Vaginal / Endocervical – 1 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- First Catch Urine.
- Vaginal / Endocervical – dedicated collection container: Xpert CT / NG Collection Kit.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 3 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1200H)
Results Availability:
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 1200H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Friday)