| Methodology: |
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, tissue or urine. Heparinized plasma. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen 3 months.
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