| Methodology: |
Reverse Transcription/Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or CSF. Spin blood sample and remove plasma before transporting. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL plasma or CSF in a sterile container, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL plasma or CSF in a sterile container, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonfrozen samples, samples exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles, nonsterile or leaking containers, heparinized samples, and hemolyzed samples.
Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months
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