| Methodology: |
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: One 7 mL plain red, serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: CSF or biopsy tissue. Specimen source is required.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 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.
Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells and freeze before transport. Freeze biopsy tissue immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or hemolyzed specimens. Whole blood (refer to 0060762).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissues); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissues); Frozen: 1 month
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