mNGS
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing; Deep sequencing
CSF or Plasma
UCSF Outreach
Other Reference Test
Monday
1-2 Weeks
1-2 mL CSF
Sterile Container
2-4 mL Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp=6 Hours; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=1 Month (Preferred)
Grossly hemolyzed
2 mL CSF or Plasma
1 mL CSF or Plasma
Complete a UCSF Outreach requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. Separate plasma within 6 hours of collection and freeze immediately.
No insurance authorization or MJ needed. Ok to send on Outpatients and Inpatients.
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01-03-21
SL