Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
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Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
Values are valid only on day of printing. |
When this test is ordered, the reflex test may be performed and charged.
Specimen source is required.
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Collect a raw specimen.
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Other | Blood Bone marrow Fixed tissue Viral transport media (including but not limited to M4, M5, BD viral transport media, thioglycolate broth) Environmental specimen Wood shaft or charcoal swab |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |