Chlamydia pneumoniae PCR
Order Name
Chlam pneu PCR
Test Number: 6900541
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6900541
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Chlamydia pneumoniae PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 34645-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | Swab (See Instructions) | Swab | Viral Transport Media | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 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). Specimen Type: Universal transport media (swab) or sterile container (bronchial wash/aspirate, BAL, NP wash/aspirate) Specimen Storage: Swab, bronchial wash, or BAL is stable when stored at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for up to seven days. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138263 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87486 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |