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Specimen Collection

Chlamydophila pnuemoniae Nucleic Acid Detection


Test Name
Chlamydophila pnuemoniae Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code
PCR > CPPCR
Specimen Type

EDTA Blood, plasma/serum

Bronchial / Respiratory specimen ( eg nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasopharyngeal dry/flocked swab, sputum)

tissue in sterile container

Comments

LAB NOTES:

Respiratory Specimens: SEND TO MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY FIRST for respiratory panel.

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

As requested, with results available the following day.

Specimens need to be received in the laboratory before 11:30am (RCH) an 8:45am (RWH)