Infected Joint-PJI NGS PJI NGS
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Joint Fluid Sequencing |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Joint Fluid Sequencing |
EPIC Order Name |
OrthoKey PJI Prosthetic Joint Infection (MicroGenDx), Molecular Detection |
Clinical Info |
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) identifies both the growth potential of clinically relevant microbes in a sample, and the relative abundance of those microbes. |
Specimen Type |
Body Fluid |
Specimen Volume |
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Container |
Special Collection Kit Required |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: OrthoKey PJI Clinic Test kit- Special Kit Required |
Transport Instructions |
Room Temperature |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
qPCR for antibiotic resistance genes and targeted panel identification of AFB, bacteria, and fungi |
Days Performed |
2 - 3 Days for antibiotic resistance genes and targeted panel identification of AFB, bacteria, and fungi |
Performing Laboratory |
MicroGenDx |
CPT |
83872 |
PDM |
225439 |
Result InterpretationSee Report |
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Forms |
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