*4.3.1.1 C. trachomatis diagnostic considerations among infants and children*

NAATs can be used to test vaginal and urine specimens from girls and urine in boys. There are not enough data about using NAATs for specimens from extragenital sites; nevertheless, there is no evidence supporting that NAAT performance would differ from that among adults. Because of the implications, only validated NAAT tests must be used for diagnosing CT in extragenital sites.
