Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies

Test information: This test is not useful for the diagnosis of symptomatic genital infections but may assist in the diagnosis of tubal factor infertility.

Availability: Referred to Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 10 Days upon receipt at Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5-10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours, samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).
• Infertility testing in female patients only.
• In patients with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease or lymphogranuloma venereum where molecular diagnosis is not possible, complement fixation testing remains available.
• If current Chlamydia trachomatis infection is suspected please send an Aptima specimen.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Results: Negative / Positive
Positive results correlate to 1:512 titres.

UKAS number

8043

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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