Qualitative Polymerase China Reaction (PCR)
C pneumonia PCR; Chlamydophila pneumoniae
See Collection Instructions
ARUP
Other Reference Test
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1-5 Days
0.5-2 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Nasal wash, Nasopharyngeal swab or Pleural fluid
Sterile Container
Synovial fluid is also acceptable with prior Medical Director approval before sending and will be ran with a disclaimer.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 1 Month (Preferred)
2 mL
0.5 mL
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
Synovial fluid is also acceptable with prior Medical Director approval before sending and will be ran with a disclaimer.
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