| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). (Min: 3 mL) Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic.
Transport: 1 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate plasma from cells and freeze ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Heparinized plasma. Nonfrozen specimens. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
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