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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Aptima® unisex swab specimen transport tube
Volume
One Aptima® unisex swab specimen transport tube with blue shaft swab
Container
Aptima® unisex swab specimen transport tube
Collection
Remove pus or discharge from the eye. Do not use the white-shafted swab; discard this swab. Using the blue-shafted swab, labeled "unisex collection swab," thoroughly swab the lower, then the upper conjunctiva, two to three times. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube, and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the scoreline; use care to avoid splashing the contents. Recap the swab specimen transport tube tightly.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C). Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 30 days.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen with incorrect patient identification; unlabeled specimen; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen leaked in transit; specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device; specimens with any other source than conjunctiva/eye/ocular; Aptima® swab transport >30 days from collection; Aptima® swab specimens with incorrect specimen volume; Aptima® swab specimen without a swab; cleaning swab (white-shaft swab) in Aptima® swab transport; any non−Gen-Probe® swab submitted in Aptima® transport device; wooden-shafted swab in transport device; transport device with multiple swabs; bacterial swabs; ProbeTec™ Q-swabs; Aptima® vaginal swab transport
Test Details
Use
Detect Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the conjunctiva
Limitations
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188080 | Chlamydia, Conjunctiva, NAA | 99778-3 | 188081 | Chlamydia, Conjunctiva, NAA | 99778-3 |
| Reflex Table for Chlamydia, Conjunctiva, NAA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 183621 | C. trachomatis NAA, Confirm | 183621 | C. trachomatis NAA, Confirm | 43304-5 | |
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