| Methodology: |
Enzymatic
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
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