#ExistMethodology>
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
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Mon, Wed, Fri
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#ExistReported>
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1-4 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: CSF, synovial fluid, skin punch biopsy, one 5 mL lavender (EDTA), or one 7 mL plain red. Spin blood specimen and remove serum or plasma before transport. Freeze skin tissue immediately. Specimen source is required.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 1 mL CSF, synovial fluid, serum, or plasma in a sterile container, frozen. Skin punch biopsy, snap frozen, and sent on dry ice.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL CSF, synovial fluid, serum, or plasma, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or severely lipemic specimens. Nonsterile or leaking containers. Frozen or clotted whole blood.
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissue); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissue); Frozen: 1 year *ExistStability>
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