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HelpTest Code 5421977 CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE BY PCR
Test ID
1239002312
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Specimen Preparation Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag. Swabs: Place in viral transport media Storage/Transport Temperature Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions Remarks |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | VIRAL SWAB | Yes | Frozen | 1.0 |
| ARUP | FLUID CONTAINER | Frozen | 1.0 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE SOURCE | 1239003380 | |
| CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE BY PCR | 1239003381 | 34645-2 (Chlamydophila pneumoniae DNA:PrThr:Pt:XXX:Ord:Probe.amp.tar) |