| Methodology: |
Enzymatic
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
Transport: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride.
Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
UUHSC only: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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