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Procedures for Specimen Submission and Handling

Specimen collection. labeling, preservation, and conditions for specimen transport.

1. Bacterial cultures: In most cases specimens are inoculted directly into culture media in the clinic. Swabs that have been collected within 4 hours are also accepted.
2. Samples for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for HSV, VZV, CMV and T. gondii: Download PCR Processing for instructions on collection and shipping and Requisition for Molecular Diagnostic Testing. Also, please print and fill out the Patient Billing Information form.
3. CLIA Certification

Please call (415) 476-4584 or fax (415) 476-0527 for more information.

NOTE TO ALL CLIENTS OF THE PROCTOR MICROBIOLOGY LAB

We will be closed from December 25, 2008 to January 2, 2009. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2009.