#ExistMethodology>
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Qualitative 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: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plain red, or serum separator tube. OR CSF or tissue.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.25 mL) OR Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Specimen source required.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood (refer to ARUP test code 0060762). Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability>
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