| Methodology: |
Multi-Analyte Fluorescence Detection
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 3 mL serum separator tube, plain red, or green (lithium heparin).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma, frozen.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated, refrigerated or contaminated specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
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