Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes. Spin in centrifuge after 30 minute interval. If there is a delay in transport of ≥2 hours, send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of spinal fluid
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of ≥2 hours, send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate spinal fluid.
2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid).
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Negative
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