| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Rectal or vaginal swab.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer swab to bacterial transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens sources other than vaginal or rectal.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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