| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: sputum, lung washes, tracheal aspirates, nasopharyngeal swab, pleural fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, or CSF. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 2 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4) or 1 mL CSF in sterile container, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container or in viral transport media (Microtest M4) or CSF in sterile container, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Samples tend to leak from these containers, compromising the specimen.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 year
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