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Calcofluor White/Microscopic Exam
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 24 hours
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#ExistCollect>Collect: CSF, corneal scrapings or tissue, or vitreous fluid.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: Sterile container (CSF or fluid). Place corneal scrapings or tissue in Page's amoeba saline. Specimen should arrive within 48-72 hours of collection at 20-25°C. If transport is delayed, hold specimen at 37°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen, refrigerated, or formalinized specimens. Dry material. Nonsterile or leaking containers.
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability>
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