#ExistMethodology>
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Quantitative Nephelometry
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#ExistPerformed>
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Wed, Sat
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#ExistReported>
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1-5 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: CSF.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)
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