Measles RT-PCR
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Test ID :
LAB1782
Specimen Type:
Swab in M4 (viral transport media)
Tube Type:
Nasopharyngeal swab in M4 (preferred)
Oropharyngeal swab in M4 (acceptable
Oropharyngeal swab in M4 (acceptable
Cause for Rejection:
swab not sent in M4; unlabeled or mislabeled samples; samples that are not approved for testing by the Akron Children's Infection Control department or the Ohio Department of Health will not be submitted for analysis.
Storage:
Refrigerated (stable 24 hours); Frozen at -70C (stable >24 hours)
Availability:
Sent to reference laboratory (Ohio Department of Health)
Methodology:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Special Instructions:
Do not order test without obtaining approval from Infection Control, contact at (330) 920-5726.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4853
TAT:
2-5 days
