#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: 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: 0.45 mL)
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 6 month