Test directory: Microbial Cell-Free DNA

Ordering Code 8702
Test Name Microbial Cell-Free DNA
Alias Microbial Cell-Free DNA by Sequencing (Karius Test),
Karius Spectrum
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container PPT (Plasma Preparation Tube)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Call Client Services to obtain PPT tube prior to draw.
Handling Instructions Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 96 Hours
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Uncapped collection tube, aliquoted plasma
Avail. Stat NO
Methodology Quantitative Massively Parallel Sequencing
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 5, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
EER Microbial cell-free DNA by NGS ALL See report.