Important Information to Know During Our Campus Transformation — Read More
Search All

Lab Test Dictionary

Chlamydophilia pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, RT-PCR (43500)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Specimen Type

Respiratory Specimen

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics 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 swab in VCM/UTM

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

0.3-1 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or sputum in a sterile leak-proof container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL

Processing Instructions

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


Comments

This test is used to determine the presence of Chlamydophilia pneumonia in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.


CPT Codes

87486


Revised

09-27-22