#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: GIARDIA AB *ExistMnemonic>
#ExistMethodology>
Methodology:
Immunofluorescence Assay
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#ExistPerformed>
Performed:
Varies
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#ExistReported>
Reported:
Varies
*ExistReported>
#ExistSpecRequirements>
Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 7 mL plain red or serum separator tube.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 3 years *ExistStability>