Test Code:  POLIO
Assay Schedule:  M-Sa
Reporting Schedule:  10 days
CPT:  86658x3

Collection

• Serum or CSF (Spinal Fluid)

• SST gel (red top)
• Clot activator (red top)
• Sterile container

• Preferred: 1.0 mL
• Minimum: 1.0 mL

• Ambient: 2 days
• Refrigerated: 2 weeks
• Frozen: 1 year

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge immediately and separate serum into transport tube. Do not centrifuge CSF.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Rejection Criteria:
Specimens other than serum and CSF are unacceptable.