Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Whipple's Disease
See Collection Instructions
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Other Reference Test
Monday-Saturday
1-2 Days
1x3-3x3 Fresh (unfixed) tissue
See Below
0.3-0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile container or 0.3-0.7 mL Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for Whole Blood)
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
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09-27-22