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Sample Incubation at Testing Laboratory Site
• Immediately after filling, shake tubes ten (10) times just firmly
enough to ensure that the inner surface of the tube is coated in blood
(to solubilize antigen on tube walls).
• Label the tubes and TRF appropriately. (Sample collection DATE,
TIME and INCUBATION status)
• Ship the tubes to testing laboratory at 17-27° C in same day to reach
within 16 hours of collection.
• Technical tip: Label tubes and TRF as “NOT INCUBATED”.
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