| Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Stool. Preserve in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) within one hour of collection. ARUP Supply #29799.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Preserved stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) at 2-8°C or a 5 g aliquot of unpreserved stool, frozen. (Min: 1 g)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: 10% formalin, SAF, or PVA.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 2 weeks
Preserved: Refrigerated: 1 week
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