| Methodology: |
Quantitative Protein Binding
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| Performed: |
Tue
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| Reported: |
1-9 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
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