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Test Code LAB9191 Vitreous Infectious PCR Panel (Viracor)

Important Note

Panel includes:
CMV QPCR VITREOUS
VZV QPCR VITREOUS
HSV 1/2 QPCR VITREOUS
TOXO QPCR VITREOUS

PLEASE SPECIFY PRIORITY OF TESTS

Additional Codes

Vitreous Infectious PCR Panel (Viracor)

Collection:

COLLECTOR INFORMATION:
Alternate container(s):  
Collection Volume: 0.1mL (NO MINIMUM VOLUME) vitreous fluid
Special instructions: Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container.

Processing Instructions:

LABORATORY USE ONLY:
Test volume:  0.1mL (NO MINIMUM VOLUME) vitreous fluid
Processing instructions: Freeze immediately
 
On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318 
1.    Transfer collected amount to sterile, screw top tube for shipment.
2.    Do not ship specimen in syringe.
3.    Store frozen and ship on dry ice for overnight delivery.
  
Off campus collection:
4.    Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container.
5.    Do not ship specimen in syringe.
Store frozen and ship on dry ice for overnight delivery
Specimen to be stored/transported frozen, 
Specimens received after 96 hours are NOT acceptable for testing if not frozen