| Methodology: |
Refer to individual components
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (3.2% sodium citrate).
Transport: 2 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens refrigerated more than 24 hours.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
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