Pre-Approval Required
Consultation with the Mycobacterial & Parasitic Diseases Reference Unit is required prior to submission of samples. Approval by CDC may be required.
Supplemental Information or Form
Form āLAB 416ā is required for submission of samples
Performed on Specimens From
Human,
Animal, Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
Specimens
that are acceptable will be determined upon consultation
Minimum Volume Required
Dependent on test request
Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping
Storage and preservation dependent on test request. Refer to CDC Test Information available on the CDC website.
Transport
Transport medium is dependent on test request.
Sample/Specimen Labeling
Test
subject to CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen
container and the test requisition
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
Ship using appropriate DOT/IATA approved shipping procedures
Test Methodology
Microscopy, serology, PCR, Sequencing
Turnaround Time
Determined by CDC
Interferences & Limitations
Dependent upon test requested
Additional Information
None
MDL Points of Contact
Mycobacterial & Parasitic Diseases Reference Unit
(510) 412-3924