ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chlamydia pneumoniae by PCR : 0060715

Mnemonic: CPNEUMOPCR

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag. Swabs: Place in viral transport media

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 1 month.

Interpretive Data: Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87486
Cross References: Chlamydophila pneumoniae (Chlamydia pneumoniae by PCR)