#ExistMethodology>
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Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion
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Mon, Wed, Fri
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#ExistReported>
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1-4 days
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes to one hour at refrigerated temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and place on refrigerant pack or freeze immediately. (Min: 0.3 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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