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Whole blood specimens of 7–10 ml must be collected in Streck Cell-Free DNA BCT. Do not freeze. |
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Transportation of whole blood must comply with all applicable governing regulations for the transport of etiologic agents. Expedited shipping/transportation methods are recommended. |
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During transport, store at temperatures between 4°C and 30°C. After samples are received, store at 2°C to 8°C until ready to proceed. The time between blood collection and initial plasma isolation should not exceed 5 days. |
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If retesting is required, postprocessing samples may be recapped and stored at 4°C for an additional 5 days (up to a total of 10 days after blood collection). |
