| 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: Broncheoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal aspirate, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, throat swab, or tracheal aspirate.
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 Connector 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: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 2 months
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