| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Tue, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plain red, or serum separator tube. OR CSF or tissue.
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.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood (refer to ARUP test code 0060762). Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
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
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