| Ordering Recommendation: |
Order to detect human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in children and immunocompromised adults if suspicion remains in spite of negative hMPV DFA test.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum, swabs, washes or pleural fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) 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. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
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