| Methodology: |
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
6-11 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 6 mL serum separator tube, Plasma Preparation Tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K{SV:2}EDTA).
Storage/Transport Temperature: 3.5 mL serum or plasma, frozen. (Min: 1.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Specimens collected in a Plasma Preparation Tube should be submitted in original container.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate plasma or serum from cells within six hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 6 hours (on cells); Serum or plasma removed from cells: Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 4 months
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