| Methodology: |
Immunoblot
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
Within 14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL plain red.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Plasma is acceptable. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolytic, lipemic, or cadaveric specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: Indefinitely
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