| Methodology: |
Spectrophotometry
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| Performed: |
Wed
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| Reported: |
1-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.
Transport: 0.5 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum, frozen.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonfrozen specimens.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
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