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Lab Test Dictionary

Chlamydia pneumoniae by PCR (0060715)

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase China Reaction (PCR)


Synonyms

C pneumonia PCR; Chlamydophila pneumoniae

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

ARUP


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Standard TAT

1-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-2 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Nasal wash, Nasopharyngeal swab or Pleural fluid

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Synovial fluid is also acceptable with prior Medical Director approval before sending and will be ran with a disclaimer.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 1 Month (Preferred)

Test Volume Required

2 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

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.


Comments

Synovial fluid is also acceptable with prior Medical Director approval before sending and will be ran with a disclaimer.


CPT Codes

87486