Chlamydia trachomatis – Urine
CT UR PCR
Testing Information
Sample Type
Urine, Sterile Container
Test Codes
740430
CPT Code
87491
Testing Area
Molecular Diagnostics
Test Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Panel Contents
Chlamydia trachomatis
Reference Range
Not Detected
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24-48 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect urine in a vacutainer tube with no preservative. A sterile cup is also acceptable.
Minimum urine volume: 3-4 mL.
Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient, specimens that leaked during transit/biohazardous contamination risk, specimens with integrity failures when analyzed, specimens not labeled with two patient identifiers, mislabeled specimens with incorrect patient information and/or inaccurate collection date/time, specimens received at the laboratory outside of the listed stability window, specimens submitted using expired collection devices, specimens submitted using incorrect collection devices
Specimen Validity and Retention
Urine Stability:
Room Temperature (20-25°C): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 hours.
Frozen (-20° or below): Unacceptable.
Specimens retained for 3 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport specimen at room temperature (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C). Refrigerated transport is preferred.
Clinical Utility
Used to screen for an organism that is known to commonly cause sexually transmitted infections. Infectious disease testing to assist with diagnosis.
