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HelpTest ID KARIUS Karius, Infectious Diseases Liquid Biopsy
Additional Codes
AKA: Karius Spectrum
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top, K2-EDTA Tube – Plasma
Centrifuge within 24 hrs of draw. Transfer plasma into sterile polypropylene tube.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 96 hours | |
| Refrigerated | N/A | |
| Frozen | 6 months | Preferred |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Saturday
Methodology
Metagenomic Sequencing (mcfDNA)
Performing Lab
Karius (sent via Mayo)
Report Available
2-3 days