7 days
Polymerase chain reaction
Cause for Rejection: Improperly submitted specimens: Specimen 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, specimens received outside the stated stability.
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Detects measles virus RNA via PCR from a swab specimen. Confirms active measles infection, especially in early stages.
Throat or NP swab
One swab
Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Universal Transport Media (UTM)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Collect the specimen by swabbing the posterior pharynx. Nasopharyngeal swab: Collect the NP swab using standard techniques
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |