Test Code Chlamydia-GC Chlamydia/GC by PCR

Abbrev

Chlamydia/GC STD

Storage Temperature

Room Temperature

ASTM/HL7/SDF 1

SQ=HCTNG

EPIC=LAB5268

Instrument/Location

Cephied/Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Xpert Endocervical (Pink)
Xpert Urine Kit (Yellow)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen stability/Retention time

Swabs: Placed in Xpert Endocervical tube- stable for 60 days room temp or refrigerated.

Urine: UNPRESERVED 24 Hours
Urine: 3 Days Room Temp in Xpert Urine Kit.
Urine: 45 Days Refrigerated in Xpert Urine Kit