AsseyMethod: PCR
Abbrevation: Chlamydia trachomatis PCR
Sector: PCR
SampleType: S or WB
S.Vol: -
Transport: -
Storage: S or WB
Test Name: Chlamydia trachomatis PCR
Normal Range: -
To screen for or diagnose chlamydia infection
If you are sexually active and have one or more risk factors for developing chlamydia, or have symptoms of infection e.g. discharge from the vagina or penis.
A urine sample or a swab of cells or secretion from the infected area is required
Tell your healthcare provider about any use of antibiotics or, for women, douches or vaginal creams; you may be asked to avoid using these within 24 hours before testing vaginal samples since they may affect test results. Menstruation will not affect results. For a urine sample, you may be instructed to wait one to two hours after you last urinated before collecting the sample. Follow any instructions you are given.
The test is looking for evidence of infection by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United Kingdom.
How is the sample collected for testing?
Your doctor may use a swab to take a sample of cells or secretion from the infected area, or you may be asked to provide a urine sample. Women may be asked for a selftaken vaginal swab.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
Tell the healthcare practitioner about any use of antibiotics or, if you are a woman, douches or vaginal creams. You may be asked to avoid using these within 24 hours before testing vaginal samples since they may affect test results. Menstruation will not affect results. You may be instructed to wait one to two hours after you last urinated before collecting a urine sample. Follow any instructions you are given.