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Immunofluorescent
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 24 hours
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#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube..
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit in ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Remove serum or plasma from cells ASAP. The same specimen type (serum, plasma) should be used throughout the patient's clinical course. Serum separater tubes or plain red tubes need to sit for 15-20 minutes for proper clot formation and to ensure the absence of fibrin in the serum which can interfere with this assay.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in citrate anticoagulant.
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#ExistStability>Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability>
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