Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR (PLW only)
Test Information
Test Name
Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR (PLW 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 PLW only
- For PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT (Hospital and community) - please refer to Atypical Pneumonia panel
External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus (via WHL)
External Lab Website