Grants, Contracts, RFAs, and RFPs. 1  A grant is a funding mechanism for a particular scientific inquiry that you generate. You come up with the idea, they decide if it's a good idea, and they provide funding for you to do it. In contrast, a contract is a funding mechanism of government agencies or other organizations to obtain specified services or goods.
1 Chlamydia culture. 2  This is a test to find the bacteria that cause a chlamydia infection. 3  A sample of body fluid from areas such as the cervix, urethra, eye, rectum, or throat is added to certain cells used to grow chlamydia.
Several types of tests can be used to diagnose a chlamydia infection. Test results are usually done in 2 to 3 days, except for the chlamydia culture. It can take 5 to 7 days.Other infections can occur along with a chlamydia infection. Your doctor may recommend testing for: 1  Gonorrhea. 2  Syphilis. 3  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) , which causes AIDS.est results are usually done in 2 to 3 days, except for the chlamydia culture. It can take 5 to 7 days. Other infections can occur along with a chlamydia infection. Your doctor may recommend testing for: 1  Gonorrhea. 2  Syphilis. 3  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) , which causes AIDS.