| Methodology: |
Immunofluorescence
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
3-30 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Enterovirus isolate from cell culture. Source of specimen preferred.
Transport: Positive cell culture at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Typing may not be requested directly on a patient sample.
Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
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