| Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 6 mL serum separator tube, lt. blue (sodium citrate), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 2.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1.0 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated specimens. 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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