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Bacterial DNA detection by PCR
Test Code36342
CPT Codes
87801<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
Fresh Tissue: 1 mL from a normally sterile site collected in a DNA free container, frozen only, or
Tissue, paraffin-embedded: 1 mL from a normally sterile site collected in a DNA free container, or
Fluid (non-blood): 1 mL from a normally sterile site collected in a DNA free container
Tissue, paraffin-embedded: 1 mL from a normally sterile site collected in a DNA free container, or
Fluid (non-blood): 1 mL from a normally sterile site collected in a DNA free container
Other Acceptable Specimens
E-swabs • Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues (FFPE, PET) 1 mL • Non-blood body fluids: 1 mL collected in Vacutainer tubes without preservative, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Tissue or fluid from a normally sterile site should be collected into a DNA free container labeled with at least two identifiers.
Transport Temperature
Paraffin-embedded tissue: Room temperature
All other specimens: Frozen only
All other specimens: Frozen only
Specimen Stability
Paraffin-embedded tissue block
Room temperature: Indefinitely
All other specimens
Frozen: Indefinitely
Room temperature: Indefinitely
All other specimens
Frozen: Indefinitely
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Tissues free-floating in formalin • Samples containing SPS, citrate, or heparin • Blood/Serum specimens • Samples collected on swabs (other than E-swabs)
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction • Sequencing • DNA extraction • Nucleic acid purification
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
