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Measles RT-PCR

Important Note

This is the updated version from the State: Priority of testing (STAT vs. Routine) is determined by the appropriate Local Health Jurisdiction or State Epidemiologist on call (206) 418-5500. Ordering provider must contact the Local Health Jurisdiction or State Epidemiologist and then notify Lab (ext. 7-2102) of testing priority.

Clinical System Name

Measles RT-PCR

Sample Requirements

Please call the State Epidemiologist at (206) 418-5500 to confirm the correct specimen type(s) required for your patient.

 

Specimen: Swab

Container(s): Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)

Note: Collect at illness. For optimal isolation, collect within 72 hours of symptom onset.

 

Specimen: Urine

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container

Preferred Vol: 50.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 20.0 mL

Note: Collect ≤ 10 days post symptom onset.

 

Note: Refer to the Washington State Department of Health's Specimen Collection and Submission Instructions - Measles, RT-PCR.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Swab not in UTM. Swab with wooden shaft.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: -70 C

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

 

Off-site Collection: SCH Clinics ONLY. Ship frozen.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room Temp Unacceptable
  Refrigerated < 72h
  Frozen > 72h

Performing Laboratory

Washington State Department of Health

Public Health Laboratories

1610 NE 150th

Shoreline, WA 98155

 

Phone Number: (206) 418-5400

Epidemiologist's Phone Number: (206) 418-5500

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

Reference Lab Test Name: Measles, RT-PCR
Reference Lab Test Number: N/A
Instructions:

ALL Measles RT-PCR samples are treated as STAT. Send via Delivery Express to State Lab at 1610 NE 150th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155. State Lab can be reached at (206) 418-5400.

 

Business Hours (0800 AM - 1630 PM): Contact the Send Outs Department at ext. 7-2563.

 

After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays: Contact the Lab Leader On Call to determine specimen handling.