| Methodology: |
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Fasting specimen preferred.
Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. 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: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 months; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: 3 months
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