#ExistMethodology>
| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
2-7 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
| Specimen Required: |
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA). Also acceptable: yellow (ACD Solution A), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 3 mL)
*ExistTransport>
#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Do not freeze.
*ExistRemarks>
#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen whole blood, clotted blood, serum, and severely hemolyzed samples.
*ExistConditions>
#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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*ExistSpecRequirements>
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