| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Tue, Sat
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| Reported: |
1-6 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collect in a pre-chilled tube and on ice.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge refrigerated and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months
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