| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA). OR CSF, synovial fluid, or skin punch biopsy.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF or synovial fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Skin Punch: Snap freeze immediately and transport on dry ice.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens. Frozen whole blood. Clotted or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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