Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD71289Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, TMA, Urogenital
Also known as: Hologic, CT TMA, CT Aptima
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and can cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis, proctitis, and non-gonococcal urethritis; approximately half of chlamydial infections are asymptomatic, and consequences in women can be severe if untreated.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Chlamydia trachomatis RNA
MicroorganismRNA TMA detection
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
1 vaginal swab in Aptima® Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label).
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