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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN.Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
*ExistConditions>
#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks