#ExistMethodology>
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Gas Chromatography
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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1-2 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: One 7 mL plain red. Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium heparin), gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate whole blood may be transported in the original container.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Separate serum or plasma 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.
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#ExistStability>Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week, if tightly capped; Refrigerated: 2 weeks, if tightly capped; Frozen: 1 month, except whole blood *ExistStability>
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