Measles Virus PCR

TEST NAME Measles PCR
DISEASE/DISORDER Measles
ALTERNATE NAME(S) Rubeola Virus
METHODOLOGY PCR
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
 
  • Contact CEDEP prior to submission.
ORDERING INFORMATION TDH DLS Requisition: PH-4182 Clinical Submission Form

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab transferred to 1-3mL of viral transport medium.
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4182 Clinical Submission form.
Specimen Processing
  • None
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Store specimens at 2 - 8°C for up to five (5) days after collection.
  • If testing will be delayed more than 5 days after collection, specimens must be frozen at (-70)°C or colder.
Specimen Transport
  • Transport specimens with cold packs to maintain a temperature between 2 - 8°C.  
  • Frozen specimens should be sent on Dry Ice.
  • All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Unsatisfactory specimens include, but may not be limited to:

- The specimen was broken or leaked in transit

- No specimen was in the container submitted

- Improper specimen type submitted

- Specimens received at improper temperature

- Specimens received without documentation of consultation.
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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