Real-Time PCR
VZV
Lesion Swab
RCHSD MDL (PCR)
LAB001395
Daily (10 AM Cutoff)
48 Hours
UTM Swab set (Quidel 402C manufactured by Diagnostic Hybrids. Inc)
UTM Swab set (Quidel)
For UTM/Swab set: 1. Scraping the suspected mucocutaneous and cutaneous lesion swabs lesion with the UTM swab. 2. Aseptically remove cap from tube. Insert swab into the tube with UTM medium. 3. Break swab shaft by bending it against the tube wall. 4. Replace cap to tube and close tightly. 5. Label with appropriate patient information. 6. Remote locations: Store on ice or refrigerate. Transport on cold packs.
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 1 Month
Other than required container; Quest VCM; BD VTM
UTM Swab set
UTM Swab set
Place UTM Swab set in a small clear bag and place in refrigerated MDL (PCR) bin as soon as possible.
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