Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Synonyms
ADV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday; A.M.
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Body Fluid (Peritoneal fluid/ascites, Pericardial fluid/thoracentesis): 0.3-0.5 mL in sterile container. Respiratory (Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate): 0.3-1 mL in sterile container. Spinal fluid: 0.3-0.5 mL in sterile vial. Stool: 0.5-1 g in sterile container. Swab (Nasal, throat, respiratory, or ocular): in BBL CultureSwab. Tissue: 0.5-2 mL in sterile container of saline or multi-microbe medium (M5). Urine: 0.3-1 mL in a sterile container.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments and on specimen.
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
01-23-17
Initials
SL