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Explify Respiratory RNA Pathogen Detection (3002971)-OBSOLETE

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Synonyms

IDbyDNA; ID by DNA;

Specimen Type

Respiratory Specimen

Performing Lab

ARUP-OBSOLETE, no longer offered

Epic ID

LAB09108

Lab Test Days

Varies

Standard TAT

3-6 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum or tracheal aspirate

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=4 Days; Frozen=1 Month

Rejection Criteria

Thawed specimens; Nasopharyngeal swab not in viral transport media

Test Volume Required

2 mL

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL

Comments

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