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Chlamydia pneumoniae PCR

Ordering information:

Please contact Infectious Diseases for approval and advice before ordering this test.

Alternate names:
Chlamydia pneumoniae-psitacci NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CHPCR
Specimen types:
Respiratory samples
Container types:
Respiratory aspiration pot
Sterile Jar
Respiratory aspiration pot
Collection Instructions:
2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins
Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 days
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

Part of Respiratory PCR

Tested M,W,F

Contact Monash Pathology 9594 4532 or if no answer try Bacteriology 9594 4565 as there is someone rostered 24/7

External Laboratory:
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)
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