Chlamydia diagnosis is performed using the Geno Quick CT method (Polymerase Chain Reaction – PCR).
Laboratory Supplies – Sterile urine collection container
Sample – First morning urine only
Urine Collection Instructions (for both men and women)
Before sample collection, the urine container must be labeled with
- Patient’s first and last name
- Date of birth
- Date and time of urine collection
Instructions
- Do not perform any hygienic procedures before urine collection.
- Open the sterile urine container.
- Do not touch the inner surface of the container or lid.
- Collect the first portion of the first morning urine directly into the container — no less than 10 ml and no more than 20 ml.
- After collecting the urine, close the lid tightly.
- The sample should be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
- If delivery within 1 hour is not possible, store the sample in a refrigerator at 2–8°C for up to 24 hours.
- If transportation will take longer than 24 hours, the sample must be frozen at -20°C.