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Epic EAP:
Epic Description:
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Body Fluid
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
0.5ml | 0.5ml |
Alternate Source: Genital
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab | 1 swab |
Alternate Source: Vesicular Fluid
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab or 0.5ml fluid | 1 swab or 0.5ml fluid |
Alternate Source: Respiratory Sources/Sites
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
1.5ml | 1.5ml |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
DO NOT USE VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA. ANY SPECIMEN COLLECTED IN VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA WILL BE REJECTED.
Collect Body Fluid and Respiratory specimens in a sterile vial and transport refrigerated. Collect Genital specimens of the cervix, rectum, urethra, vagina or other genital sites using a sterile culturette and transport refrigerated. Collect throat swabs using sterile culturette. Another alternate source is 3mm of Tissue (indicate source) collect in a sterile vial containing 1.0-2.0ml of sterile saline and transport refrigerated.
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver specimen to Sendouts immediately. Refrigerate specimen if held overnight.
Collection Time Limitations
Urine is NOT an acceptable source for a patinet older than 1 month. For CSF specimens, use test code HSVC.