MTB-RIF NAA W Cult, Non (LABCORP)

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LAB3337: MTB-RIF NAA W Cult, Non-Sputum | LABCORP EAP: 183510

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

For swabs in viral transport medium: Nasopharyngeal (NP) samples: Use separate NP swab submitted in viral transport medium (discard OP swab included with viral transport medium). Exact manufacturer of the swab and transport medium may vary with supply. Any swab of appropriate size and configuration with a synthetic tip can be used except for calcium alginate tips, swabs with preservatives, and swabs with wood shafts. Viral transport medium acceptable for collection of influenza specimens in 1 mL or 3 mL volumes can be used to transport swabs for COVID-19 testing. For swabs in saline: OP, NP or anterior nasal swabs may be placed in 1 to 3 mL of sterile saline (0.85 to 0.9%) in a sterile screw cap container. Do NOT use vacutainer or ""pop-top"" tubes. Any swab of appropriate size and configuration with a cotton or synthetic tip can be used except for calcium alginate tips, swabs with preservatives, and swabs with wood shafts.

Specimen Type: Naso-pharyngeal Storage: Frozen Special Instructions: Nasopharyngeal swab in Labcorp Universal Trans Media (UTM-RT) Minimum Volume: 1 mL TAT: 2-4 Days Method: Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA) Stability Room Temp: 24 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: no limit Please note: It takes approximately 2-4 days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to the release of the test result to the healthcare provider. Test results are most typically reported electronically, which generally allows for faster delivery.

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min