Whipples disease – PCR
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Specimen Requirements
| Test Requested | Required Requisition(s) | Specimen Type | Minimum Volume | Collection Kit |
Whipples disease – PCR |
Tissue |
Sterile container without any preservative |
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Whipples disease – PCR |
EDTA blood |
0.5 ml |
EDTA tube for blood |
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Whipples disease – PCR |
CSF |
0.5 ml |
Sterile container without any preservative |
Submission and Collection Notes
Tissue is the most appropriate type specimen for this test.
Complete all fields of the Reference Bacteriology Requisition, including:
- test(s) requested
- clinical/epidemiology
Storage and Transport
Label the specimen with the patient’s full name, date of collection and one other unique identifier such as the patient’s date of birth or Health Card Number. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection or testing delay.
Special Instructions
Blood or CSF sample can be forwarded in cool condition (ice pack).
Specimen should be transferred to the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
Test Frequency and Turnaround Time (TAT)
Whipples disease samples are sent to the Public Health Agency of Canada in Winnipeg for testing.
Turnaround time for test results is up to 7 days from receipt by PHO laboratory.
Specimens are tested by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
Interpretation
Results of the test should be interpreted with consideration of all laboratory results and clinical findings.
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