| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Neutralization
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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.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 2.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min. 1.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Potassium EDTA plasma is acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Heat-inactivated specimens. Heparinized plasma.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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