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HelpTest ID NBLD0627 Mucorales RT-PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage), Tissue
Test is not affected by hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL of BAL or 5 mg fresh tissue |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL of BAL or 5 mg fresh tissue |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | BAL: 2 days | |
| Frozen |
BAL: Greater than 2 days; Tissue should be frozen ASAP |
Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Saturday
Analytical Time
8-12 hours (upon receipt at Viracor)
Methodology
Qualitative Real Time-PCR
Performing Lab
Viracor Eurofins
CPT
87798
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 25622 | Mucorales PCR |