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