| Methodology: |
Spectrophotometry
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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 serum separator tube or plasma separator tube.
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA, citrate, oxalate, and specimens from patients receiving EDTA therapy or Hypaque.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 8 months
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