Massively Parallel Sequencing
IDbyDNA; ID by DNA;
Respiratory Specimen
ARUP-OBSOLETE, no longer offered
LAB09108
Varies
3-6 Days
1-2 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum or tracheal aspirate
Sterile Container
Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media is also acceptable.
Frozen-Only
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=4 Days; Frozen=1 Month
Thawed specimens; Nasopharyngeal swab not in viral transport media
2 mL
1 mL
ARUP will accept and run with a disclaimer for Bronch Wash/Brush or Endotrach Aspirate (Must be indicated on ARUP requisition, ok to run with disclaimer). Medical Director approval at ARUP is required for all other specimen types prior to sending. - TEST OBSOLETE ON 5/5/2022
87999
05-25-22 - OBSOLETE ON 5/5/2022
SA