Commmunity aquired pneumonia CAP- Panel (6 pathogens)

Method

Q-PCR

Sample Type

Sputm (Not saliva)/ Broncheolveolar Lavag (BL, Endotracheal fluid

Parameters

S pneumnia
H infl
M pneumo
C pneumo
S aureus
L pneumophilla

Test Conditions

Turnaround Time

Next Day 2 pm

Cutoff

Daily 1 pm (Mon-Sat)

Transport Temp.

On frozen Ice packs (2-8 Degree)