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Collection Requirements
Source(s): BAL, nasal wash, pleural fluid,
sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Volume: 2 mL fluid in sterile cup
Source: tissue
Container: Sterile cup
- Place a small amount of sterile water on tissue (do not use saline)
Turn Around Time
10-14 days
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Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: fluid or tissue
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease
Adele Hall Lab Section
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