| Methodology: |
Spectrophotometry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL plain red.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens drawn in separator tubes, EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
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