| Methodology: |
Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube. OR CSF.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells.
Transfer 1 mL serum or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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