| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
DNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
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| Reported: |
2-7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Two 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), one 10 mL yellow (ACD Solution A), or 3 mL bone marrow in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Storage/Transport Temperature: 10 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow) Also acceptable: CSF and pleural fluid.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, frozen whole blood, or clotted blood. Severely hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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