| 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 serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate, EDTA, and citrate as anticoagulants, hemolyzed, or specimens containing cellular material.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
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