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Chlamydophila pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code16003
CPT Codes
87486
Preferred Specimen
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL M4 or V-C-M/UTM
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL bronchial lavage/wash
Instructions
V-C-M medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM) for swabs collection 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. 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.
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. 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.
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens containing heparin or calcium alginate swabs • Specimens exceeding stability • Quantity not sufficient • Leaking containers • Received nasopharyngeal lavage/wash
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (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.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
