Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL of
EDTA plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Spin down immediately.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes. Spin specimen in centrifuge.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Latex Agglutination
Negative
A significant percentage of children and 10% of young adults may test negative in presence of disease.
Monday through Sunday
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