MicroGenDX-qPCR Rapid Screening and Next Generation DNA Sequencing for Unknown Microbes - LG6520
| Sunquest Code: | XMISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4909 | Epic Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Level 2 DecodEX; Pathogenius | ||
| Methodology: | DNA sequencing | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 14 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A completed specimen requisition and insurance information form must be sent with each sample available in the MicroGenDX test kit. All samples must use test kit provided by MicroGenDX. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Swab, tissue, urine |
| Collection Instructions: | Obtain a sample using a curette or other debridement tools. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Sample must be collected without Lidocaine. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Place the sample (tissue or entire applicator tip) into the provided 2 mL plastic container. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature with insurance information and completely filled out test requisition provided in the test kit via prepaid FedEx pack (no Saturday delivery). |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MicroGenDX) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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