Chlamydia (Chlamydophila) pneumoniae, PCR

TEST: 138263
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CPT: 87486
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Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Throat or nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, bronchial washings or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or NP wash/aspirate

Volume

One swab (in universal transport media) or 1 mL bronchial washings, BAL, or NP wash/aspirate

Minimum Volume

One swab (in universal transport media), or 0.2 mL bronchial washings, BAL, or NP wash/aspirate. (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Universal transport media (swab) or sterile container (bronchial wash/aspirate, BAL, NP wash/aspirate)

Storage Instructions

Swab, bronchial wash, or BAL is stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days.

Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube

Test Details

Use

Aid in the diagnosis of Chlamydia (Chlamydophila) pneumoniae infection

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138263 Chlamydia pneumoniae, PCR 34645-2 139167 Chlamydia pneumoniae, PCR 34645-2

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