| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). OR amniotic fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, ocular fluid, tissue, or neonatal urine.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma or serum from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum, amniotic fluid, BAL, CSF, ocular fluid, or urine to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
OR Tissue: Snap freeze immediately. OR transfer to viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood or bone marrow (refer to ARUP test code 0060031).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
All others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months
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