| Methodology: |
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or induced sputum.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Tissues. Formalinized specimens. Slides or swabs. Frozen specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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