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| Also Acceptable | Pink (K2 EDTA), Amniotic fluid, CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), ocular fluid, neonatal urine, or biopsy tissue (freeze tissue immediately). If fluid, label source. | |
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| Transport | Refrigerated | |
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| Minimum Volume | 1mL Fluid | |
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| Notes | Spin blood samples and remove plasma before transporting. | |
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*The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes
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