| Methodology: |
Stain/Microscopic Exam
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
Within 2 hours of receipt (1 hour for stat specimens)
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Any site or fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Transport specimen and/or labeled slide.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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