| Methodology: |
Platelet Agglutination/Microlatex Particle-Mediated Immunoassay (LIA)
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| Performed: |
Mon-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Two 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.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 4 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Nonfrozen or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
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