| Ordering Recommendation: |
Aids in diagnosis, prognosis, and management of acute and chronic heart failure.
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| Methodology: |
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube, pink (K2EDTA), or green (ammonium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.(Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in containers other than specified above.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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