Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR (Community only)

Test Information

Test Name

Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR (Community only)

Preferred Specimen

Lower respiratory tract specimens (e.g. Sputum; Tracheal aspirate; Bronchial washings)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

3 days

Processing Information

Registration Code

CPCR

Notes

  • Please do not send Nasopharyngeal swabs, unless from children if lower respiratory tract samples are not available
  • For Community requests only
  • For Hospital request refer to Atypical Pneumonia panel

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Whakatane

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Rotorua

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Taupo

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL)

External Lab Website

http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?elv=1&name=Atypical%20Pneumonia%20PCR%20panel&pn=8449&mn=1974&sd=3&ts=177f04496f7