| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
2-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Bone marrow aspirate (lavender, EDTA). Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C. Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized or hemolyzed samples. Frozen bone marrow.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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