Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Red top (no additive)
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw sufficient blood into red top tubes.
2. Gently invert the tubes 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/614599#Specimen
2. Gently invert the tubes 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/614599#Specimen
Unacceptable Conditions:
Grossly haemolysed
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
5 - 10 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
