| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
DNA isolation: Sun-Sat
Assay: Varies
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| Reported: |
7-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)..
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow, serum, or plasma. Specimens collected in preservatives other than EDTA. Frozen specimens. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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