Atypical Pneumonia Panel PCR (Respiratory Sample)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ATPP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2340

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

TF

Synonyms

Legionella,
Legionella pneumophila,
Legionella longbeachae,
Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
Chlamydophila pneumoniae,
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
PCP/PJP
Legionella PCR

Turnaround Time

3 days

Processed once daily

Specimen Type

  • Bronchial Washing
  • Sputum
  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Acceptable specimens: bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, bronchial washing or tracheal aspirate.
Note: NP swabs or NPA can be tested, but only Mycoplasma and Chlamydia targets will be reported.

Last updated: 15/10/2026