Definitive ID: Francisella tularensis

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: BTA0008
CPT: 87077

Synonym(s):	Francisella tularensis, francisella or Rabbit fever PCR
Requisition Form	G-27A
Test Description	Culture identification for Francisella tularensis
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	Pure culture isolate Blood Aspirate Tissue Autopsy
Minimum Volume/Size Required	Culture isolates 1 plate or slant 1 ml for fluids
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Culture isolates ambient, clinical samples 2-8° (cold), keep tissue moist
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) 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	Preliminary result 1 day after receipt, final result 1-21 days
Interferences/Limitations	Material must be viable. 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, and/or incomplete or missing submission form
Additional Information	Will be paired with PCR: Francisella tularensis