Chlamydia pneumoniae/psittaci PCR
Virology
Description
Indications
Community acquired Pneumonia
Sample Type
Sputum, NPA, BAL, Throat swabs(green topped viral swab)
Reference Range
Not applicable
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
daily as required
External Notes
This assay is performed as part of the Atypical Pnuemonia screen.
Patient Preparation
None
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Your contact for this test
Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology
Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology
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Chlamydia pneumoniae/psittaci PCR