| Methodology: |
Lysis Centrifugation (Isolator™)/DNA probes available for identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 28 days
Preliminary: Negative at 2 weeks
Final: Negative at 4 weeks
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Blood in an Isolator™ tube using aseptic techniques, as defined for blood culture collection. ARUP Supply #24963.
Transport: Blood in an Isolator™ tube at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5-1.5 mL blood in a Pediatric Isolator™ tube at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or refrigerated specimens. Anticoagulants other than Isolator™.
Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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