#ExistMethodology>
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
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Tue, Fri
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#ExistReported>
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1-5 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: One 7 mL plain red, serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: CSF or biopsy tissue. Specimen source is required.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or tissue in a sterile container, frozen. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or tissue in a sterile container, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells and freeze before transport. Freeze biopsy tissue immediately.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or hemolyzed specimens. Whole blood (refer to 0060762).
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissues); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissues); Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability>
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