Effective September 13, 2023, Corewell Health Laboratory will discontinue the Chlamydia Culture orderable. For patients 14 years of age and older, please order Chlamydia PCR.
• This specimen can be either a swab (genital, rectal, or throat) or a urine sample.
• The collection container is the STD-Multi-Collection Kit.
• For more information please visit: Chlamydia PCR
For patients that are under 14 years of age, a “Reference Miscellaneous Test” [LAB 848], must be ordered.
• This specimen can be either a swab (genital, rectal, or throat) or a urine sample.
• The collection container is the Aptima
• For more information please visit: APTIMA Chlamydia, NAAT, ThinPrep, Swab, Urine
As a reminder, PCR testing is also preferred for gonorrhea, when the specimen types are compatible.
TEST INFORMATION
Discontinued:
• Chlamydia Culture – Epic Code: LAB2111027 – Interface Code: 50019 – CPT: 87140, 87110
Replace with:
• Chlamydia PCR – Epic Code: LAB1230886 – Interface Code: 1230886 – CPT: 87491
• Reference Miscellaneous – Epic Code: LAB848 – Interface Code: 10698 – Please indicate complete test name when ordering.
• APTIMA Chlamydia, NAAT, ThinPrep, Swab, or Urine
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