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Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL).nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Fluid: Transfer specimen to a sterile container. 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. Swab: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Specimen source required.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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