| Specimen: |
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Collect: |
Skin Scrapings
Genital Swab
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Submit: |
Skin Scrapings in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Ambient.
Also Acceptable
Genital Swab in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Ambient. |
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Special Handling: |
State Source
Possible sources: Vaginal secretions, Tissue, Sputum, Skin Scraping, Corneal Scraping, Hair, or Nail Clippings. |
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Stability: |
Ambient: 1 Week(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable |
| Methodology: |
Microscopy |
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat |
| Reported: |
1-2 Day(s) |
| CPT Codes: |
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