#ExistMethodology>
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Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
2-5 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
| Specimen Required: |
#ExistCollect>Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA). Also acceptable: Pink (K2EDTA).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Transport 3 mL whole blood OR 1 mL bone marrow. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Specimen source required.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma (refer to ARUP test code 0060040). Heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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