Chlamydophila pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test code

16003

CPT code(s)*

87486

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Clinical significance

Chlamydophila pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - 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.

Test resources

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Assay category

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.

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL M4 or V-C-M/UTM
Alternative specimen(s)	1 mL bronchial lavage/wash
Collection 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.
Transport container	Sterile leak-proof container
Transport temperature	Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days
Reject criteria	Specimens containing heparin or calcium alginate swabs • Specimens exceeding stability • Quantity not sufficient • Leaking containers • Received nasopharyngeal lavage/wash

Reference range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
86002344	CHLAMYDOPHILA PNEUMONIAE, PCR	34645-2	Chlamydophila pneumoniae DNA
86007445	SOURCE	31208-2	Specimen

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Setup schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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