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Performing Laboratory
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Useful For
Direct detection of microbial DNA from tissues: DNA is isolated from specimen and amplified by conventional PCR using a battery of broad-range primers dependent on the test type requested. Amplified products are sequenced and the organism(s) identified on the basis of sequence data.
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be issued
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
11-14 Days
This test is performed at the University of Washington, and referred through MCL
Specimen Type
Fresh Frozen Tissue
Preferred Container
Sterile Container
Specimen Collection and Handling
Fresh frozen tissue specimen, fresh samples should by submitted frozen on dry ice. For solid tissue, please note UW does not process more than 1 cubic cm. Submit only the portion of the specimen with the greatest potential. Fresh speciemns are reccommended when possible, paraffin embedded tissues may be accepcted when fresh tissue is not available.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Fresh Frozen Tissue
Frozen: 1 Year
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Room Temp: Unacceptable
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87801 x4 | Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) multiple organisms; amplified probe(s) technique |
Performing Laboratory Location
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Rejection Information
Whole blood, respiratory specimens, genitourinary specimens, serum and plasma. Tissues floating in excess formalin are not acceptable.