Muscle Biopsy (MISC REF LAB)

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LAB200177: Muscle Biopsy, Arkana

NON-INTERFACED LABS: MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

3 mL blood in Lavender EDTA. Submit a stained blood smear for the patient sample, if possible. Draw and send a sample from a normal donor to serve as a control for timing and shipping conditions. Minimum Collection Volume 1 mL blood in Lavender EDTA

Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives Sodium Heparin or Lithium Heparin are also acceptable Unacceptable Conditions Clotted, frozen or samples stored at incorrect temperatures. Greater than 48 hours old upon receipt. Low sample volume. Storage/Transport Temperature Keep sample refrigerated and ship with a cold pack. Do not place sample directly on ice or cold pack to avoid freezing the sample. Store samples at refrigeration temp (2-8°C) Stability (from collection to initiation) Refrigerated 48 hours; Ambient temperature 4 hours. Performed Mon-Fri. Friday samples must be received in the laboratory by 3pm

NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: 8640 min