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Lab Test Dictionary

Chlamydophilia pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR (16003)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Specimen Type

Swab or Respiratory Fluid

Performing Lab

Quest San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Throat or Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in VCM (green cap)

Container Type

M4 or V-C-M/UTM container

Collection Instructions

Respiratory Samples in M4 Media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron or rayon swabs or rayon swabs. Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap. Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap. Bronchial Lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Tem:48 Hours, Refrigerated:14 Days, Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen containing heparin; Specimen with calcium alginate swab

Test Volume Required

1 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL

Processing Instructions

Indicate source in order comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

87486


Revised

5/17/24

Initials

SA