| Methodology: |
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
|
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
|
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
|
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or 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 collected from patients receiving deferoxamine (wait six hours after last dose). Specimens containing EDTA, sodium/fluoride, oxalate, or sodium citrate. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
|
|
|
