| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent 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.
Transport: 2 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. Protect from light.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.4 mL serum, frozen.
Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 3 months
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