| Methodology: |
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
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| Performed: |
Thu
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| Reported: |
1-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red. Collect all specimens at the same time of day, as there is a diurnal variation of PINP with the values being higher at night.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
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