| Ordering Recommendation: |
This test will not measure digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek); for digoxin testing, order Digoxin (0090080).
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| Methodology: |
Quantitative CEDIA Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA or K3EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin) Also acceptable (avoid if possible): Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube (follow preparation instructions below).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
SST or PST: Serum or plasma in a gel separator tube stored at room temperature is acceptable if separated from the gel within 6 hours. Serum or plasma in a gel separator tube stored refrigerated is acceptable if separated from the gel within 2 hours.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Citrated plasma. Tubes that contain liquid anticoagulant.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
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