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4. Case Studies
Case 1
A 24-year-old female presents to your clinic. She states that her boyfriend “forced” her to have sex. Questions: What type of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) tests are recommended in this case? Why?
Case 2
One of the nurses in your clinic is concerned because she dropped the swab on the floor after the CT specimen was collected. Questions: Should the specimen be used for testing? Why or why not?
Case 3
You receive a phone call from the laboratory telling you that the swab used for the specimen was not from the appropriate collection kit. Questions: Will this affect the test result? Why or why not?
Case 4
A 26-year-old female presents to your clinic because she was recently treated for CT and wishes to make sure that she is cured. Questions: Which CT tests are appropriate to use in this situation? Are there any special considerations with performing “test of cure” for CT?
Case 5
You get a phone call from the laboratory informing you that they received a specimen with no name or number on the collection tube. Questions: Can this specimen be tested? Why or why not?
Case 6
A doctor staffs your clinic only once or twice a month. You are concerned that he is not adhering to proper collection techniques after viewing visible pus on the swab. Question: What effect could this have on the results?
Case 7
A CT swab collected late Friday was put in the freezer to be mailed out Monday morning. Questions: Can this specimen be tested?
Case 8
A 19-year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain and fever. She is currently menstruating. Questions: Can this patient be tested at this time? Will blood affect the accuracy of the CT test?
Case 9
15 year old male collects a urine sample. The urine in the cup appears very clear and dilute Questions: Will this have an affect on the accuracy of results?
