| Methodology: |
Branched Chain DNA/Genotyping
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
2-15 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Two 5 mL lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or PPT.
Transport: 8 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 4 mL plasma, frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate plasma from cells within two hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, whole blood or heparinized plasma. Polystyrene tubes. Specimens exposed to repeat freeze/thaw cycles.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 hours; Frozen: 4 months
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