#ExistMethodology>
| Methodology: |
Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
1-4 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
| Specimen Required: |
#ExistCollect>Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Specimen source required.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
*ExistConditions>
#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months
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