Mycoplasma PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | MYCPCR |
| Epic code: | LAB8573 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Throat Swab
Throat specimen collecting using (Eswab)
Copan Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab)
Throat specimen collecting using (Eswab)
Copan Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab)
Collection Medium:
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| ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541) |
Minimum:
Collect ONE ESwab (Product #74541) and send to Microbiology Lab.
Delivery Instructions:
Keep at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Deliver to UIHC Microbiology within 24 hours of collection. When in ESwab media, specimen may be stored at 2-8ºC for up to 14 days before testing.
Testing Schedule:
Daily - Batch analysis performed daily including weekends and
university holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Interpretive Data:
Positive
Negative
Invalid
Negative
Invalid
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
CPT Code:
87581