| Methodology: |
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Do not use powdered gloves during collection.
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens from patients receiving EDTA therapy or Hypaque. EDTA, citrate, or oxalate.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 8 months
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