| Methodology: |
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetric
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Plasma separator tube, green (lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 years (if frozen within 24 hours)
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