| Methodology: |
Qualitative Immune Agglutination
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Amniocentesis preferred.
Collect: Amniotic fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Freeze immediately. Transport 1 mL amniotic fluid. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. If transport is longer than four hours, send frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 1 week
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