| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF, tissue biopsy (freeze tissue immediately), one 7 mL plain red or serum separator tube, or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Spin blood specimens and remove serum or plasma before transporting. Specimen source is required.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL CSF, serum, or plasma in a sterile container, frozen. Fresh tissue, snap frozen, on dry ice. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue can be submitted, but it is not an optimal specimen. Transport at 20-25°C.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized, frozen, hemolyzed, or clotted whole blood. Tissues in formalin or other preservatives. Specimens in Microtest M4.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissue); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissue); Frozen: 1 year
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