#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months