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Lab Section Category	Immunology/Serology/STD/Allergy - Immunology View write-up
Specimen Required	3 mL plain blood
Method	Immunofluorescence
Test Results	Specimens screened negative at 1:160 dilution are reported as "Negative". Specimens screened positive are worked-up in doubling dilutions from 1:160 to 1:640 and reported with titer and pattern of fluorescence.
Turnaround Time	Range 2 – 4 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday – Friday