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Temperatures related to specimen handling
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 36.1° to 37.6°C (37°C average) •97° to 99°F (98.6°F average) | Body temperature |
| 20° to 30°C (25°C average) •68° to 86°F (77°F average) | Room temperature |
| 2° to 10°C •35.6° to 50°F | Refrigerated temperature |
| −20°C or lower (some specimens require −70°C or lower) −4°F or lower (some specimens require −94°F or lower) | Frozen temperature |