| Methodology: |
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), pleural fluid. Specimen source is required.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 1mL respiratory specimen in sterile container, or in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply # 12884) at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs, leaking or nonsterile containers. Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. These containers tend to leak , compromising the specimen.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 2 months
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