| Methodology: |
Supravital Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Ship Sunday-Thursday only. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens from infants under 6 months of age; test results are unreliable.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours
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