Technique: Real-time PCR System based on Melting Temp Analysis
Technique: Pus/Body fluids (Pleural/Ascitic/ Pericardial/Synovial/Ocular) Aspirates/Semen/BAL/Bronchial washings:
Submit as much as possible 3 - 5 ml.
(1 ml. Minimum) in a sterile, plastic,
screw capped container.
Tissues: Submit as much as practicable in sterile normal saline in sterile, screw capped container.
CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid): Submit 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) CSF in a Red Top (No Additive) tube/ sterile, screw capped container. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Sputum/ Urine: Submit morning�s first freshly voided samples i.e. 5 -10 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) sputum/ 20 - 40 ml. (10 ml. Minimum) urine in
Technique: Send Refrigerated.
Sample Collection Instruction: DO NOT FREEZE.
Reported on: 4 days, if Sample received before 2:00 pm on Day 1.
