| Methodology: |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
2-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: 24-hour or random urine. Refrigerate 24-hour specimens during collection.
Transport: 9 mL aliquot, frozen. (Min: 5 mL) Submit specimen in two ARUP Amber Transport Tubes.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 4.5 mL aliquot, frozen.
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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