Time from collection of specimen to receipt in laboratory
| Number of samples received (n=758) | Percentage of samples received (n=758) | Percentage of samples which tested positive for C trachomatis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same day | 5 | 0.7% | 0 |
| One day | 528 | 69.6% | 55.6 |
| Two days | 67 | 8.8% | 11.1 |
| Three days | 23 | 3.0% | 11.1 |
| Four days | 13 | 1.7% | 0 |
| More than 4 days | 23 | 3.0% | 0 |
| Information not specified | 99 | 13.2% | 22.2 |