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Pathogen Detection, mNGS, CSF (P710)

Methodology

mNGS

Synonyms

Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing; Deep sequencing

Specimen Type

CSF or Plasma

Performing Lab

UCSF Outreach

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday

Standard TAT

1-2 Weeks

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL CSF

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

2-4 mL Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=6 Hours; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=1 Month (Preferred)

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed

Test Volume Required

2 mL CSF or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL CSF or Plasma

Processing Instructions

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.

Comments

No insurance authorization or MJ needed. Ok to send on Outpatients and Inpatients.