| Methodology: |
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
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| Performed: |
Tue, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: CSF.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.75 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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