| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enzymatic
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Body fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Indicate source on the test request form.
Unacceptable Conditions: Sputum. Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
UUHC Specimens: After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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