| Methodology: |
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
|
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
|
| Reported: |
1-4 days
|
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze whole blood specimens. Transport 1 mL whole blood, serum or plasma in a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen whole blood. Heparinized specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
|
|
