| 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: Fine needle aspiration in saline.
Transport: 0.5 mL saline needle rinse at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL saline needle rinse at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Indicate source on test request form. Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Specimen must be clear, not viscous or bloody, and clear of particulate matter. Frozen specimens are also acceptable. Heparinized specimens are also acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: Viscous or bloody specimens. EDTA plasma.
Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
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