Coxiella burnetti (Q Fever) by Real-time (TaqMan®) PCR Assay
| Data | Value |
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| Method | Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (q-PCR) Amplification of Coxiella burnetti (Q Fever) DNA. |
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| Specimen Identification | Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
| Special Instructions | Alert NSHL staff (Microbiology or Emergency Response) when sending specimen for testing. |
| Shipping Requirements | Store and ship refrigerated (2–8 °C) temperature. DO NOT freeze |
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