| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.
Transport: 2 mL serum at 2-8°C. Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: EDTA plasma is acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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