| Methodology: |
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, vesicle fluid, or tissue biopsy. Freeze tissue immediately. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL CSF or ocular specimen in sterile container, frozen. Vesicle fluid, or tissue biopsy in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884), frozen. Transport fresh, snap frozen tissue on dry ice.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL CSF, ocular specimen in sterile container, frozen. (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 specimens. Tissue in formalin or other preservatives.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissues); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissues); Frozen: 3 months
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