Chlam Pneumoniae DNA PCR
Test Summary
This test is used to determine the presence of Chlamydophila pneumoniae in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL M4 or VTM/UTM
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Respiratory Samples in M4 Media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron or rayon swabs or rayon swabs. Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap.
Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap.
Bronchial Lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL bronchial lavage/wash or sputum in a sterile leak-proof container
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen containing heparin • Specimen with calcium alginate swabs
Order Code
CHLMP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6775
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87486
Billing Code
- 670968
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL M4 or VTM/UTM
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Respiratory Samples in M4 Media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron or rayon swabs or rayon swabs. Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap.
Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap.
Bronchial Lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL bronchial lavage/wash or sputum in a sterile leak-proof container
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen containing heparin • Specimen with calcium alginate swabs
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days