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Immunoturbidimetric
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (3.2% sodium citrate). Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this User's Guide for specimen collection instructions.
Transport: 2 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, hemolyzed samples, samples ambient longer than four hours, or refrigerated longer than eight hours.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 1 month
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