Test Directory
Chlamydia Spp (Respiratory)
Containers - Adult
20ml Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
2 mls
Additive per Container
Sputum to be taken into sterile universal container |
Containers - Child
Nasopharyngeal Secretions taken into a sterile, plain collection tube
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Volume Range
2 mls
Additive per Container
Nasopharyngeal Secretions taken into Conical Centrifuge Tube |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Inter-site van shuttle service, GP van service, External hospital van service, Couriers, Hospital porter collection (refer to collection times posted in wards / departments), Hospital Pneumatic Tube System (PTS).
Sample storage arrangements
Specimen transport arrangements must be in accordance with current postal and transport regulations. Samples should be transported to the laboratory without delay. If processing is delayed, refrigeration at 2-8 oC is preferable to storage at room temperature. Patient samples can be transported at ambient temperature.
Special instructions for collection
Clinical samples must be collected into leak-proof containers and placed into a sealed bag with absorbant material. Patient samples must be individually packaged and not mixed with other patient samples. Any appropriate hazard labelling should be clearly visible on the sample bag / sample.
How to request
NHS Lothian users: Use appropriate TRAK or ICE barcode labels which include Patient Identifier Number (CHI), Forename, Surname, Date of Birth, Gender and Location of patient (hospital and ward or primary care centre).
Use specific request form only if TRAK or ICE ordering system is unavailable.
Users outside NHS Lothian, use NPEx or request form:
Availability
Weekdays 08.30 - 17.00
Weekends 09.00 - 16.00
Anticipated turnaround
2 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
NHS Lothian- Duty Microbiologist will contact the clinical team to discuss the result and any infection control related issues where appropriate.
Users outside NHS Lothian- result released by the BMS to local Clinical Microbiology Team for action.
All positive results are confirmed by PCR and sequencing to determine Chlamydia Spp.
General additional information
Test available 7 days per week. Same day results available when sample is received into the laboratory by 09.00.
Please contact loth.molmicro@nhs.scot for all non-urgent clinical enquiries.