| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
2-7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Spin blood sample, remove plasma and freeze before transporting. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL CSF or plasma in a sterile container, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL CSF or plasma in a sterile container, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or hemolyzed samples.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 3 months
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