| Methodology: |
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube. Also acceptable: One 4 mL plasma separator tube, one 3 mL lavender (EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation of cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
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