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HelpTest Code 690 Chlamydiae Species Culture
Specimen Type
Swab
Preferred Specimen(s)
Endocervical, Endourethral, or Rectal mucosa (without feces) swab in VCM or other FDA approved equivalent viral transport media
Alternative Specimen(s)
Vaginal swab on children <13 years
Container
Swab
Stability
VCM medium or equivalent
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
CPT
87110, 87140
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| 86020467 | Chlamydia specimen source |
| 70014900 | Chlamydiae species |
Min Volume (mL)
1 swab in VCM or equivalent
Transfer Temperature
Frozen