11 days
Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimens grossly contaminated with blood. Specimens collected with additives (e.g., microbiology media, EDTA, etc.). CSF fluid.
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Detects CSF leakage. Highly specific marker found only in cerebrospinal fluid.
Aural or nasal fluid
2 mL
Sterile container (test tube, microtube, or syringe with needle removed and cap the end of syringe)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Indicate specimen source. Submit 2 mL of aural or nasal fluid in sterile container without preservative. If direct collection is not feasible, specimen may be collected using a plain cotton swab or gauze and submitted in a sterile container (plain test tube or collection container). Do not add any liquid to the swab or gauze. Do not collect specimen with a culture swab.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |