| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: sputum, lung washes, tracheal aspirates, nasopharyngeal swab, pleural fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 2 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884), frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL respiratory specimen, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs and nonsterile or leaking containers. Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Specimen tends to leak from these containers, compromising the specimen.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: 6 months
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