MUMPS VIRUS RNA, QUAL RT-PCR - SWAB | LABCORP OKLAHOMA, INC.

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Mumps Virus RNA, Qual RT-PCR - Swab

Order Name Mumps PCR
Test Number: 6905087
Revision Date 04/18/2024

Obsolete Reason
This test Has been Discontinued, Until the replacement test is constructed this can be ordered as Miscellaneous test. Mumps, PCR, Swab LCA tc# 140283 Specimen: Buccal swab Volume: One swab Container: Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Universal Transport Media (UTM) Collection: Collect a buccal swab specimen by massaging the parotid gland for 30 seconds. Using a synthetic swab, collect the sample by sweeping the swab between the cheek and gum from the upper molar to the lower molar for 10-15 seconds, while turning the swab. Sweep both sides with a single swab and place the swab into the VTM or UTM tube. Ensure the VTM or UTM tube is capped tightly to avoid leakage. Storage Instructions: Refrigerated or frozen Stability Requirements: Ambient N/A; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 14 days. Causes for Rejection: Improperly submitted specimens including specimens not received in an approved VTM/UTM; swabs received in Liquid Amies (E-Swabs) or other bacterial swabs; specimens received without a swab; grossly leaking specimens and specimens received outside the stated stability

Obsolete Reason

This test Has been Discontinued, Until the replacement test is constructed this can be ordered as Miscellaneous test.

Mumps, PCR, Swab LCA tc# 140283

Specimen: Buccal swab
Volume: One swab
Container: Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Collection: Collect a buccal swab specimen by massaging the parotid gland for 30 seconds. Using a synthetic swab, collect the sample by sweeping the swab between the cheek and gum from the upper molar to the lower molar for 10-15 seconds, while turning the swab. Sweep both sides with a single swab and place the swab into the VTM or UTM tube. Ensure the VTM or UTM tube is capped tightly to avoid leakage.

Storage Instructions: Refrigerated or frozen
Stability Requirements: Ambient N/A; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 14 days.
Causes for Rejection: Improperly submitted specimens including specimens not received in an approved VTM/UTM; swabs received in Liquid Amies (E-Swabs) or other bacterial swabs; specimens received without a swab; grossly leaking specimens and specimens received outside the stated stability