#ExistMethodology>
| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/TaqMAN®
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#ExistPerformed>
| Performed: |
Mon, Thu
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
4-10 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
| Specimen Required: |
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: yellow (ACD Solution A or B), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 3 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL)
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Serum and severely hemolyzed specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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