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This document outlines the procedures for collecting and transporting swab specimens for Chlamydia testing, including specifications for male and female specimen collection kits and transportation

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1. Step 1: Gather all necessary materials including the swab, collection tube, and transportation medium.
2. Step 2: Label the collection tube with patient information and date of collection.
3. Step 3: Have the patient position themselves appropriately for specimen collection.
4. Step 4: Use the swab to collect the specimen from the appropriate site (urethra, cervix, throat, or rectum).
5. Step 5: Immediately place the swab into the collection tube and break it off at the designated breakpoint.
6. Step 6: Securely close the collection tube to prevent leakage.
7. Step 7: Complete any necessary documentation and ensure transport conditions are met.
8. Step 8: Transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible, adhering to temperature requirements.

Who needs Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

1. Individuals displaying symptoms of Chlamydia, such as unusual discharge or pain during urination.
2. Sexually active individuals, especially those with multiple partners or a history of STIs.
3. Pregnant women as part of routine prenatal care.
4. Individuals who have had unprotected sex or have been exposed to a partner diagnosed with Chlamydia.

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Do chlamydia swabs need to be refrigerated?

Separate samples should be collected into appropriate transport media for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis or simplex. Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, store at ambient temperature, DO NOT refrigerate.

What culture media is used for chlamydia?

For successful culture of chlamydiae, swabs, scrapings and small tissue samples should be forwarded to the laboratory in a special chlamydial transport medium such as 2SP (0.2 M sucrose-phosphate transport medium containing 10 µg of gentamicin/mL, 25 µg of vancomycin/mL and 25 U of nystatin/mL).

What media does chlamydia grow on?

Abstract. Chlamydia species are obligate intracellular bacteria that require growth inside mammalian cells for propagation and survival. As a result, Chlamydia cannot be grown on conventional bacteriological medium. This property makes Chlamydia difficult organisms to grow and maintain in the laboratory.

What media is used for chlamydia?

The most common test for chlamydia is called a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Your provider takes a sample of fluid by doing a vaginal/cervical swab or collecting a sample. Then, they send the sample off to a lab to check for the bacteria that causes chlamydia.

What is the transport medium for chlamydia?

UTM® Universal Transport Medium™ is the leading transport medium for the collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.

What is the transport media for chlamydia?

For successful culture of chlamydiae, swabs, scrapings and small tissue samples should be forwarded to the laboratory in a special chlamydial transport medium such as 2SP (0.2 M sucrose-phosphate transport medium containing 10 µg of gentamicin/mL, 25 µg of vancomycin/mL and 25 U of nystatin/mL).

How to collect specimen for chlamydia?

First-void is the specimen of choice for males. A vaginal swab is the specimen of choice for females. In women who have had a hystomy, collect a first void for NAAT or a vaginal swab for culture or NAAT.

How is a chlamydia swab done?

They gather this sample by rubbing a cotton swab on the inside of your , or anus. If your provider suspects that you have a chlamydia infection in your eye, they'll collect a fluid sample from your eye with a cotton swab.

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What is Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures refer to the standardized methods for collecting and transporting specimens (usually swabs) from patients to laboratories for testing for Chlamydia infections. These procedures ensure that specimens are collected properly and remain uncontaminated during transport.

Who is required to file Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory technicians, are required to follow and file the Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures to ensure accurate testing and adherence to legal and health standards.

How to fill out Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

To fill out the Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures, one should accurately complete the required documentation by providing patient information, specimen type, date and time of collection, the collector's name, and any other necessary details as outlined in the procedure guidelines.

What is the purpose of Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

The purpose of Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures is to ensure the correct handling, integrity, and timely delivery of specimens to laboratories for accurate diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia infections.

What information must be reported on Chlamydia Lab Swab Specimen Collection and Transport Procedures?

The information that must be reported includes patient demographics (name, age, gender), clinical history, specimen type, date and time of collection, the name of the person collecting the specimen, and any relevant clinical information that may affect testing.