Laboratory Information
Chlamydia and LGV
How to request laboratory testing through CDC
| Test Code | Test Name | Organism |
|---|---|---|
| CDC-10101 | Neisseria (STD) Identification | Neisseria species |
| CDC-10102 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae Susceptibility Testing | Neisseria gonorhoeae |
| CDC-10103 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae Study | Neisseria gonorhoeae |
| CDC-10173 | Syphilis Serology | Treponema pallidum |
| CDC-10174 | Genital Ulcer Disease (Syphilis, Chancroid, Herpes) Molecular Detection | Treponema pallidum, Haemophilus ducreyi, HSV-1, and HSV-2 |
| CDC-10175 | STI Panel – N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis, M. genitalium, T. vaginalis Study | Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis |
| CDC-10176 | Treponema pallidum Molecular Detection Study | Treponema pallidum |
| CDC-10177 | Treponema pallidum Molecular Typing Study | Treponema pallidum |
| CDC-10178 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae Genetic Analysis Study | Neisseria gonorhoeae |
| CDC-10192 | Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae Genital – Molecular Detection | Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
| CDC-10193 | Chlamydia trachomatis, Genital – Study | Chlamydia trachomatis |
Contact the CDC STD Lab
For general laboratory information, guidance on specific testing requirements, or all other inquiries please contact us at the following email address: stdlaboratoryspecim@cdc.gov. A response should be provided within 1 business day.
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