CHLAM P PCR
Chlamydophilia pneumoniae PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3452
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Universal transport media (swab) or sterile container (washings/aspirates)
Specimen Type:
Throat or nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, bronchial washings or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate
Preferred Volume:
1 swab or 1 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 swab or 0.2 mL
Collection Procedure:
One swab in universal transport media or 1 mL bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, or nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate.
Specimen Processing:
Enter the source in the HLAB prompt.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Swab, bronchial wash or BAL is stable when stored frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature for up to seven days.
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are contaminated, are too old, have insufficient quantity for analysis, or have leaking or broken tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87486 - Chlamydia Pneumoniae PCR (EAP 30021159)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)