| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 6 mL serum separator tube, PPT, or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Specimens collected in a PPT should be submitted in original container.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum or plasma, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in ACD. Nonfrozen or heparinized specimens. Specimens thawed and refrozen. Polystyrene tubes.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours (on cells); Plasma or serum removed from cells within two hours can be refrigerated and frozen as follows: Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: 4 months
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