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| Investigation | Chlamydia Detection | | Indications | Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STI) that is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Symptoms of the disease may include pain when passing urine (Cystitis), vaginal and penile discharge, lower abdominal pain, pain during sex.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacteria that can infect the eye. It is spread by hand to eye contact of an infected person. Symptoms may include swelling or irritation of the eye and discharge particulary in the morning. | | Specimen Type | Genital Swabs/Urine/Eye Swabs | | Request Form | Microbiology/ ward order com | | Transport Medium | Orange topped Abbott multi collect specimen kit | | Volume | urine - first 20 to 30ml | | Delivery Time | within 24 hours | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Before sampling - store at 15-30oC (expiry date on packs). After collection store at 2oC to 30oC for up to 14 days. | | Turn around time for final test | 1 to 2 working days after receipt of sample | | Related tests | High Vaginal Swab
Low Vaginal Swab
Conjunctivitis Swab
Eye Swab
Penile Swab
Cervical Swab
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