Date:
September 10, 2024
Category:
Chlamydia test (swab or urine)
The Chlamydia Rapid Test Cartridge quickly detects Chlamydia trachomatis in cervical swabs from women, urethral swabs from men, or urine samples from men.The test helps diagnose chlamydial infections, which are common, but often asymptomatic.Early detection is important because chlamydiosis can lead to serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women and urethritis and epididymitis in men. The rapid test is a convenient and effective alternative to traditional, more time-consuming diagnostic methods.
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What is this test?
The Chlamydia rapid test detects Chlamydia trachomatis antigen in cervical or urethral swabs or male urine. Chlamydia is a common, often asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection that can cause infertility. The test is used in gynecology, urology, and STI clinics; confirmation by NAAT testing is recommended.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 93.3 %
- Specificity
- 97.5 %
- Accuracy
- 96.6 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-8QVA2W | Swab / urine | Cassette | 20 tests |
Accuracy, sensitivity and specificity
| From the female cervix | Accuracy: 96.6% | Sensitivity: 93.3% | Specificity: 97.5% |
| From the male urethra | Accuracy: 92.7% | Sensitivity: 86.2% | Specificity: 95.8% |
| From male urine | Accuracy: 97.9% | Sensitivity: 94.6% | Specificity: >99.9% |