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mNGS Pathogen Dx

Important Note

This test requires advance approval with Lab Med faculty on-call, and consultation with Infectious Disease.

 

Samples can only be sent out M-Th before 1 pm.

Clinical System Name

Miscellaneous Test

Synonyms

Metagenomics next-generation sequencing; deep sequencing

Sample Requirements

Specimen: CSF

Container(s): CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL CSF

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL CSF

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Samples submitted in incorrect tube, grossly hemolyzed samples

Spin: N

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -70 C

Storage Location: CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Transport sample frozen.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Room Temp

6 h
  Refrigerated 6 d
  Frozen (-70 C)

1 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N Daily 1 - 2 w

 

Performing Laboratory

UCSF Medical Center

Clinical Laboratory

185 Berry Street

Suite 290 Rm 2210
San Francisco, CA 94107

 

Phone Number: (415) 353-4840

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

81479

Methodology

Method: mNGS

Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL CSF

Limitations:

Reference Range

No microorganisms detected

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: mNGS Pathogen Dx
Reference Test Number: P710
Instructions:

Send out Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight.