| Methodology: |
Supravital Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or one 7 mL whole blood, green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Send Sunday-Thursday only.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 2 mL whole blood at 20-25°C.
Remarks: Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions: Test results are unreliable in infants under 6 months of age.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
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