Aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial infection; assay detects group-specific IgG antibodies to C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, and C. psittaci
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Ambient (preferred) - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x 3
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Negative: < 0.91
Equivocal: 0.91 - 1.09
Positive: > 1.09