PCR: Coxiella burnetii

Synonym(s):

Coxiella burnetii PCR, Q fever

Requisition Form

G-27A

Test Description

Detection of Coxiella burnetii DNA by PCR

Pre-Approval Needed

Must notify BioThreat Team prior to sample submission: (512) 689-5537

Supplemental Information Required

N/A

Supplemental Form(s)

N/A

Performed on Specimens from (sources)

Human

Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Blood, whole (EDTA)

Minimum Volume/Size Required

1 ml

Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping

2-8°C (cold)

Transport Medium

Blood tube with EDTA

Specimen Labeling

• Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers.

• Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.

Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements

• Ship according to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.

• Handled as infectious agent using universal precautions.

• Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.

• See also Emergency Preparedness resources online

Notify BioThreat Team prior to sample submission: (512) 689-5537

Method

PCR

Turn-around Time

1 day after receipt

Interferences/Limitations

Improper storage or shipping temperatures may limit organism recovery.

Common Causes for Rejection

• Insufficient quantity

• Unacceptable specimen type or source

• Improper shipping conditions

• Expired media or collection container

• Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form

• Incomplete or missing submission form

Additional Information

N/A