#ExistMethodology>
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Immunoturbidimetric
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Fasting specimen preferred.
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#ExistStability>Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 months; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability>
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