| Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay
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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), or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Avoid use of separator tubes and gels.
Specimen Preparation: serum or plasma from cells and refrigerate ASAP or within two hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells and refrigerate ASAP. Avoid use of separator tubes and gels.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 6 weeks; Frozen: 6 weeks
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