| Methodology: |
Quantitative Multi-Analyte Fluorescent Detection
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube, plain red, or green (lithium heparin).
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: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Remarks:
Unacceptable Conditions: Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
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