Chlamydia trachomatis PCR - VIDRL Sendout (All Specimen Types) Test | Austin Pathology

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Chlamydia trachomatis PCR - VIDRL Sendout (All Specimen Types)

Alternate Names	Chlamydia PCR, Chlamydia NAD, Chlamydia trachomatis NAD
Test Code	CHTVID
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Fluid Rectal swab Throat swab Eye swab Swab
Container Type	Sterile Container Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test detects Chlamydia trachomatis DNA on samples NOT collected via the Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit. This test is referred to VIDRL. For in-house testing, please refer to: Chlamydia trachomatis PCR (Swab) Chlamydia trachomatis PCR (Urine - First Void)
Collection Instructions	A DEDICATED sample is required but can be shared with Neisseria Gonorrhoeae PCR if also requested.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CMOL, POT, CM, SWAB
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions If uncertain of test code, please consult Molecular - Infectious laboratory (ph:03 9496 5657)
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)
Accredited Test	Yes

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