Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, Urogenital
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, Urogenital - C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. C. trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis, and proctitis. It is also the most frequent cause of non-gonococcal urethritis in men. Among women, the consequences of chlamydial infections are severe if left untreated. Approximately half of chlamydial infections are asymptomatic.
- Chlamydia trachomatis [Presence]
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
2–5 business days
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 vaginal swab in Aptima® Transport Tube or 1 endocervical or urethral swab in Aptima® Transport Tube or 2 mL urine in Aptima® Transport Tube or 1 mL liquid cytology ThinPrep® PreservCyt® in Aptima® Transfer Tube or 0.5 mL SurePath™ Preservative Fluid in Aptima® Transfer Tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Aptima transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 60 days
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 1 year
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
