| Methodology: |
Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: 24 hour or random urine. Refrigerate 24-hour samples during collection.
Transport: 5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24 hour or random collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. Record 24-hour volume on tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1.2 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24 hour or random collection at 2-8°C. Record 24-hour volume on tube.
Remarks: The most important aspect of specimen preservation is adequate refrigeration during collection, storage, and transport. Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
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