Chlamydia trachomatis Culture
Test Mnemonic
CTRACH
CPT Codes
- 87110 - QTY (1)
- 87140 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Chlamydia Culture
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Endocervical | Swab in M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Genital specimens are obtained by inserting a swab for a distance of 2 to 5 cm into the endocervix or urethra to obtain epithelial cells. Place swab immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| Unspecified | Rectal | Swab in M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Place swab immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| Unspecified | Nasopharynx | Swab in M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Available for infants only. Place swab immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| Unspecified | Eye | Swab in M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Place swab immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. | |
| Unspecified | Urethral | Swab in M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Place swab immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Fluid, peritoneal | M4 or Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Place fluid immediately into 3 mL universal transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 1 month at -70 Celsius Unacceptable at -20 Celsius |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cell Culture | |
| Immunofluorescence |
Reference Range
Special Info
Freeze at -70 degrees C or on dry ice immediately. In general, it is important to obtain cellular material without exudate from the suspected infection site. Place swab in the M4 transport tube immediately. Urogenital and urine specimens should be submitted for the Chlamydia trachomatis amplification test instead of culture.
Clinical Info
Rule out Chlamydia trachomatis infections.