| Methodology: |
Qualitative 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: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, tracheal aspirates, or pleural fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
OR transport swabs.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Leaking or non-sterile containers. Dry swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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