| Methodology: |
Radioimmunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 6 mL serum separator tube. (Min: 4 mL)
Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.45 mL)
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.45 mL serum, frozen.
Remarks: If upright is collected, patient should be seated or standing for at least 2 hours. Heparinized plasma is also acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month
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