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Synonym(s):
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EEE,
mosquito
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Requisition Form
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N/A
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Test Description
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Real-time
PCR for EEE
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Pre-Approval Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Non-Human |
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Mosquito
Pools/Slurries
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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200 µL
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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Processed
by the Arbovirus-Entomology Team
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Transport Medium
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BA-1
diluent
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Specimen Labeling
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Specimen
identification must match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Specimens must be received on ice.
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Method
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Real-time
PCR
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Turn-around Time
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48
business hours
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Interferences/Limitations
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Only
samples positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis will produce a positive
result
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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-
Insufficient
specimen
- Improperly stored
- Failure to meet shipping/transportation guidelines.
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Additional Information
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N/A
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