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87270 Chlamydia trachomatis ag if

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Chlamydia antigen, Chlamydia IF, CT Ag IF

Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens directly from clinical specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy with specific antibodies.

Clinical Context

Rapid detection of Chlamydia trachomatis from urogenital, rectal, or respiratory specimens. Less sensitive than nucleic acid amplification but still clinically useful.

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Specialties

pathologyvirologyinfectious disease

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