Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Chlamydia trachomatis

Suitable Specimen Types

Aptima Orange Top Swab Aptima Purple Top Swab Aptima Yellow Urine

Chlamydia trachomatis

Specimen Volume

Fill lines indicated on the sample container

Turnaround Time

up to 7 days

Sample Stability

If sample transport is delayed, samples can be stored at ambient room temperature for up to 48 hours

General Information

Screening for Chlamydial infections (and in tandem - N. gonorrhoea) is performed using a molecular technique, (NAAT). Specific Endocervical and male urethral transport swabs are required for this test. These swabs are available on request from the laboratory.

Urine samples are preferred; collection kits for urine are also available.

Collection guide for Urine specimens

Collection guide for Vaginal specimens

Collection guide for Multi-test swab

 

Please ensure that any deviations from the collection procedures are written onto the request form.

 

 

Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Specifications

  • EQA Status: Enrolled to UK NEQAS scheme
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

Tags

Chlamydia CT NAAT nucleic acid amplification test

Creation Date

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Modification Date

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

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The laboratories at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital form part of the services provided by University Hospitals Birmingham and are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the ISO 15189:2012 standard. Laboratories are currently transitioning across to ISO 15189:2022 standard. For a list of accredited tests and other information please visit the UKAS website using the following link: https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/ 

  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
  • Biochemistry is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8910
  • Haematology and Transfusion is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8784
  • Clinical Microbiology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8760
  • Cellular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 10141
  • United Kingdom Health Security Agency laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8213

Tests not appearing on the UKAS Schedule of Accreditation currently remain outside of our scope of accreditation. However, these tests have been validated to the same high standard as accredited tests and are performed by the same trained and competent staff.

For further test information, please visit the test database: https://qehbpathology.uk/test-database 

For further information contact Louise Fallon, Quality Manager, 0121 371 5962/ 0121 424 1235