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FVL
PERFORMING SITE
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section: Microbiology
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Container/Tube Type:
Lavender (EDTA)
Light Blue (Citrate)
Pink (K2EDTA)
Collection Information: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). (Min: 1 mL) Also acceptable: lt. blue (sodium citrate).
Transport Information: 5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.
CPT Codes
81241
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
Stability Comments: Once thawed, specimens may not be re-frozen.
Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 365 days
Reject Due To
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or ACD anticoagulant.
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Notes
Performed: Monday through Friday, day shift only
Analytical Time: 1 - 4 days