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HelpTest Code LAB8033 Mumps Virus RNA Qualitative PCR
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ARUP TEST ID: 3000523
Collection:
Specimen: Buccal Brush. Throat swab is unacceptable.
Special instructions: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting oral sample.
See https://www.cdc.gov/mumps for special collection instructions. Massage parotid gland 30 sec prior to swabbing area around Stensen’s duct. Container: Oral Swab or Buccal Swab in Universal Transport Media
Processing Instructions:
Transfer buccal swab to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884)
Shipping/Handling Instructions:
On-campus collections: Send buccal swab Frozen.
Off-campus collections:
Specimen to be stored/transported at Frozen temp.
Reject due to:
Urine
Nasopharyngeal swab
Performing Location
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