| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube. Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
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