| Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 7 mL plain red. (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate whole blood may be transported in the original container.
Remarks: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection and transfer to a tightly-capped tube to minimize alcohol loss. For medical purposes only. Do not freeze whole blood.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week, if tightly capped; Refrigerated: 2 weeks, if tightly capped; Frozen: 1 month, except whole blood
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