Atypical Pneumonia PCR panel

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

APCR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2586

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Same-day transport: room temperature. If transport is delayed beyond 24 hours, transport chilled at 2–8°C.

Sample Stability

Room temperature: up to 24 hours. Refrigerated (2–8°C): up to 7 days. For storage beyond 7 days: freeze at ≤−20°C.

Synonyms

Atypical Pneumonia PCR panel
Atypical Respiratory panel

Turnaround Time

1 day

Test performed every day of the week.

Specimen Type

  • Bronchial Washing
  • Sputum
  • Tracheal Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

The accepted sample types for this assay are bronchial wash, sputum, and tracheal aspirate.
For any other sample type, please contact Clinical Microbiology at AK-MOL-INF-DIS@adhb.govt.nz for advice before submitting the sample.

Last updated: 20/08/2026