| Methodology: |
Hemagglutination
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this User's Guide for specimen collection instructions.
Transport: 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Activation of specimen due to poor venipuncture technique may cause false-positive results.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
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