Nocardia species Molecular Detection, BAL Build info

Synonyms

• NOCARDIA RT-PCR-BAL
• NOCARDIA RT-PCR-BAL
• LAB10483

Short Name

NOCARDIA RT-PCR-BAL

Procedure Master Number

LAB10483

Procedure ID

111470

Clinical Info

Identification of Nocardia species by PCR will allow for a more rapid turnaround time enabling physicians to know to 
treat specifically for Nocardia rather than another bacteria.

Specimen Type

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile Screw-top Container
Specimen: 2 mL BAL fluid ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature; Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

3 Days Room Temperature
5 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Qualitative PCR

Days Performed

TAT: 1 - 2 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87798

PDM

235434

Results