Common use of COLLECTION AND HANDLING Clause in Contracts

COLLECTION AND HANDLING. Specimen: Freshly collected serum and CSF are the specimens of choice. Both serum and CSF should be collected at the same time using conventional collection methods for clinical laboratory testing. Handling: CSF samples should be applied neat. Serum samples should be diluted 1:300 in 0.85% saline. Storage and Stability: Samples can be stored refrigerated at 2 to 8°C for up to 3 days or 2 weeks at -20°C.

COLLECTION AND HANDLING. Specimen: Freshly collected serum and CSF are the specimens of choice. Both serum and CSF should be collected at the same time using conventional collection methods for clinical laboratory testing. Handling: CSF samples should be applied neat. Serum samples should be diluted 1:300 in 0.85% saline. Storage and Stability: Samples can be stored refrigerated at 2 to 8°C for up to 3 days or 2 weeks at -20–20°C.