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How long can we hold serum for syphilis testing before shipping (i.e., during courier interruptions due to adverse weather)?

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How long can we hold serum for syphilis testing before shipping (i.e., during courier interruptions due to adverse weather)?

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Serum specimens for syphilis serology testing, if aseptically collected and maintained, are stable at ambient temperature for several days or refrigerated (4-8 ºC) for up to four weeks.