ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060182: Bacterial Strain Characterization by Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis |
| Test Mnemonic: MC PFGE | |
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Methodology: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 10 days |
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Collect: Organisms, in pure culture on agar slant or on swab in bacterial transport media, that are epidemiologically related or are recurrent isolates from the same patient.
Transport: Sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Contact the Microbiology Laboratory (800) 242-2787 extension 2576, prior to submission of the organisms. One report will be generated for each batch tested. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, and leaking containers. Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| By report |
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Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
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| Billing is per isolate. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87152 |