Chlamydophila pneumoniae PCR (previously Chlamydia pneumoniae PCR)

Specimen Container	Sterile container without any media for NPA and ETTA Use Copan flocked swab in sheath without media for Throat swab
Specimen Requirement	NPA, ETTA, Throat swab
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Molecular Micro
Contact Number	6394 1382
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1730 Sat: 0800hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1630 Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025