30 minutes, separate, freeze and transport frozen. Urine Collect in sterile container. Refrigerate and deliver within 2 hours , or freeze and transport frozen. CSF Collect in sterile container. Keep on ice and deliver within 2 hours , or freeze and transport frozen.
Filter paper Apply specimen to filter paper to fill the required number of circles.
Allow to air dry at room temperature. Do not touch filter paper with bare hands. Transport at room temperature. Transport at room temperature within 24 hours of biopsy. Mishandled, inadequate or insufficient specimen These will not routinely be assayed unless a repeat specimen cannot be obtained and specific authorization to attempt the test is received.