| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF, ocular specimen, tissue, or vesicle fluid.
Specimen Preparation: CSF or Ocular Fluid: Transfer 1 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Tissue: Snap freeze immediately.
Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Tissue: Frozen. Transport in viral transport media or on dry ice.
All others: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Tissue in formalin or other preservatives. Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
All others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months
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