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Additional Codes
Epic EAP:
Collection Limitations
Urine is NOT an acceptable source for a patinet older than 1 month. For CSF specimens, use test code HSVC
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Body Fluid
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
0.5 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Alternate |
Sterile Vial |
0.5 mL | 0.5 mL |
Alternate Souce: Genital
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab | 1 swab |
| Alternate |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab | 1 swab |
Alternate Souce: Vesicular Fluid
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid | 1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid |
| Alternate |
Culturette (for aerobic collections) |
1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid | 1 swab or 0.5 mL fluid |
Alternate Souce: Respiratory Sources/Sites
| Collection Container | Preferred Volumne | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile vial |
1.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate |
Sterile vial |
1.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
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
Send out lab to Mayo Medical
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.
Aliquot Requirement
Optimum: N/A
Minimum: N/A