MDL Form VPP01 - Bacterial Sepsis/Meningitis PCR
Electronic Submittal Form Instructions
NOTE: We are unable to process samples with inadequate information.
1. On page one, under āSelect Test Requisitionā, use the pull-down menu to select
Lab Form āBacterial Sepsis/Meningitis PCR-VPP01ā. Provide all necessary information on page 1. For directions on how to fill out the fields on page 1, please refer to the ā
General Specimen Submission Page 1 Instructionsā page.
2. For MDL form VPP01, it is REQUIRED that the following field be filled in:
Field 41 (Clinical History).
3. Follow the instructions below to provide additional information on page 2 āBacterial Sepsis/Meningitis-VPP01 ā Additional Informationā:
3.1. REQUIRED: Record the final culture results for the specimen and the date reported.
3.2. (NOTE: PCR will not be performed on a culture-positive specimen).
3.3. Record date the specimen was cultured.
3.4. Record Gram stain results performed directly from the specimen (e.g. CSF cytospin, blood culture bottle, etc.).
3.5. CSF specimens ONLY: Record the volume of CSF being submitted, as well as the WBC count, protein and glucose values from the CSF analysis.
3.6. Mark whether antibiotics were received by the patient.
3.7. If the answer to āeā is YES, mark whether antibiotics were given before or after specimen collection.
4. Please read the NOTE explaining the preferred and acceptable specimen types for this PCR assay.
5. Print the completed Lab Form VPP01 front to back. The document is formatted for 2-sided printing.
6. Packaging and shipping: The submitter is responsible for making sure that all samples are packaged and shipped according to the current federal and state packaging and shipping regulations for āInfectious substance, Category Aā and/or āBiological substance, Category Bā.
7. Additional considerations when submitting samples:
7.1. Clinical specimens should be appropriately sealed to prevent leakage during transport.
7.2. Label sample tube with at least two identifiers (i.e. the patientās name, submitter lab number, date of birth) and the date collected
7.3. Before shipment, insert the completed Lab Form VPP01 and all attachments between the inner and outer shipping containers.
7.5. If you have any questions regarding sample submission, call the MDL for guidance ā 510-412-3700.