Chlamydia trachomatis antigens
Chlamydia antigen, vaginal, STIs
When to request this test
- Women: abnormal menstruel bleeding or discharge, dysuria, abdominal pain, pregnancy (preventing the risk of neonatal infection)
- Men: dysuria, burning sensation, urethral discharge or bleeding
- Both genders: any STI-risk situation (Chlamydia infection is often asymptomatic)
Interferences & limitations
Inadequate swabbing can lead to insufficient cellular material reducing test sensitivity.
1 day
- Sample nature: Vaginal swab, endocervical swab, urethral swab or rectal swab
- Recommended volume: 1 swab
- Type of container: Specific swab recommended by the laboratory
<2h at room temperature