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| Source | Blood |
| Mnemonic | PNEUMAB |
| Specimen Requirements | 1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube CLS staff: collect specimen and transport to DSC Accession, who will forward specimen to Referrals. Note to ordering physician: this test requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff. Please contact CLS Referrals 403-770-3285 for further information on the approval process. |
| Specimen Handling | PSC & RRL: Centrifuge, pour off and send serum to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition. Extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition. DSC: Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw. |
| Additional Information | Pre and post vaccination specimen required, clearly marked "pre" and "post". |
| Testing Location | Mayo Clinic
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