ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060182: Bacterial Strain Characterization by Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis

Test Mnemonic: MC PFGE
Methodology: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 10 days

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
By report

Interpretive Data:


Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



Note:
Billing is per isolate.

CPT Code(s):
87152

 

 

 
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