| Methodology: |
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Plasma separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation of cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
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