PNEUMONIA MULTIPLEX PCR

Lab Section Category	Molecular Diagnostic - Microbiology View write-up
Specimen Required	(a) Sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate or endo-tracheal tube aspirate: At least 1 mL of undiluted sample in a sterile leak-proof screw-capped container. (b) Throat swab or tracheal swab: Use only Dacron-tipped swab. Send dry in sterile container or swab sheath. Sputum is the preferred sample compared to throat swab.
Indications	For detection of Chlamydophila (formerly Chlamydia) pneumoniae DNA, Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Legionella pneumophila DNA, Bordetella pertussis DNA and Bordetella parapertussis DNA which cause community-acquired atypical pneumonia.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2 - 8°C (with an ice-pack). Sample must reach the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
Method	Multiplex Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction using Seegene Anyplex™ II RB5 Detection Kit
Test Results	Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive
Turnaround Time	1 - 4 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Variable

Change History Notes

15 Nov 2013 06:30 PM

Indications: Indications has been last updated on 15/11/13.
Method: Method has been last updated on 15/11/13.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025