Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA PCR

Test Name

Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA PCR

Alternate Description

C. pneumonia PCR

LIS Code

CPNPCP

Lab Section

Send Out Area

Fluid Type

Throat or NP swab in 3 ml M4 or VCM transport media

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Throat or NP swab in Viromed Transport Media. Bronchial Washings, or bronchoalveolar lavage, in a sterile container 250 mg of lung tissue (Frozen immediately after collection).

Summary Test Name

Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA PCR

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report