Conventional PCR detection of Bacteria causing Atypical Pneumonia (Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae)
Specimen:
Nasopharygeal Aspirate/Swab
Volume/Quantity:
· ? 1 mL for aspirate
Or
· 1 swab
Shedule of Collection:
Prior to antimicrobial therapy
Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:
Collection: See recommendation for specimen collection in aerobic culture
: (For swab) Place in a sterile test tube with or without transport medium. Recommended Transport Media: Regan-Lowe/Amies /Universal Transport Medium.
: (For aspirate) Collect in a
Running Day:
Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
Cut off Day and Time:
Not Applicable
Note: during weekends, holidays and after office hours specimens are received in the clinical laboratory
Turnaround Time:
5 working days
Fee:
₱4000.00
*Free of charge if coordinated/reported to RESU/PESU/CESU/MESU and accompanied with PIDSR
Status:
Available