Chlamydiaagfldqlif
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 45109-6
- Short code
- CHLAg-IF
- Synonyms
- Chlamydia Ag Fld Ql IF
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container; glass slide with fixed smear for DFA testing
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) Immunofluorescence
- CPT
- 87270
- SNOMED
- 310861008
- Specimen volume
- Minimum 1-2 mL of body fluid or sufficient material to prepare a smear
- Stability
- Room temperature: 1 hour; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 hours; Fixed smears stable for up to 7 days refrigerated
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative (Chlamydia sp antigen not detected)N/A
No special patient preparation required. Avoid collection during active menstrual bleeding when possible. Patient should abstain from sexual intercourse and avoid douching or intravaginal medications for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy