| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Tue, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 7 mL plain red or serum separator tube, one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA). (Spin blood samples and remove serum or plasma before transporting), amniotic fluid, CSF, or biopsy tissue (freeze tissue immediately). Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL serum, plasma, amniotic fluid, or CSF in a sterile container, frozen. Fresh tissue, snap frozen on dry ice.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum, plasma, or CSF in a sterile container, frozen. Less volume may decrease the sensitivity of the assay. Fresh tissue, snap frozen on dry ice.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized or hemolyzed samples.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissues); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissues); Frozen: 3 months
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