Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Swab or Respiratory Fluid
Quest San Juan Capistrano
Other Reference Test
Monday-Saturday
1-2 Days
Throat or Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in VCM (green cap)
M4 or V-C-M/UTM container
Respiratory Samples in M4 Media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron or rayon swabs or rayon swabs. Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap. Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap. Bronchial Lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Tem:48 Hours, Refrigerated:14 Days, Frozen: 30 Days
Specimen containing heparin; Specimen with calcium alginate swab
1 mL
0.3 mL
Indicate source in order comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
87486
5/17/24
SA