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  TEST NAME Francisella tularensis PCR (MDL-3800)
  SECTION Molecular R & D
  SPECIMENS Swabs or scrapings (Ulcers)
Aspirates or biopsies (Lymph node)
Swabs (Pharyngeal)
Respiratory fluids
Fresh tissue (Spleen, Liver, Lung)
  SPECIES ALL
  PRICING $45.00
  SAMPLE CONTAINER A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable

Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR


Swabs must be submitted in one of the following
0.25 ml sterile saline
Viral transport media
Copan-Eswab system
  SHIPPING PRESERVE Cold pack
  DAYS TESTED M-F
  ESTIMATED TURNAROUND 1-2 business days
  TEST COMMENTS Reported as Positive, Negative, Suspect with Ct values
  PROCEDURES Polymerase chain reaction
  DELIVERY METHOD Next day delivery recommended, 2 day transit accepted
  SECTION GROUP Molecular R&D