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Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days (depending on organism growth)
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Herpes simplex isolate from cell culture with infected cells present. Source of specimen is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Positive cell culture or acetone-fixed, two-well slide with infected cells at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Typing may not be requested directly on a sample.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
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