| Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Tue
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| Reported: |
1-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.
Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Please mark specimen plainly as "ACUTE" or "CONVALESCENT."
Unacceptable Conditions: Heat inactivated, lipemic, contaminated, hemolytic, or icteric specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
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