| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin), gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Avoid use of separator tubes and gels.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Gel separator tubes left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
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