| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Dry swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
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