Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Respiratory Specimen
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Other Reference Test
Monday-Saturday
1-2 Days
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in VCM/UTM
See Below
0.3-1 mL Bronchial lavage/wash or sputum in a sterile leak-proof container
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
1 mL
0.3 mL
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
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.
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