ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060715: Chlamydia pneumoniae by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: CPNEUMOPCR | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Respiratory specimen: nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), pleural fluid. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 2 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884), frozen. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884), frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs and leaking or nonsterile containers. Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing (sample tends to leak from these containers, compromising the specimen). Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Negative - Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA not detected by PCR Positive - Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA detected by PCR |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA concentrations below the level of detection by the assay. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87486 |