| Methodology: |
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 7 mL plain red. Also acceptable: green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in separator tubes, EDTA, oxalate, or citrate anticoagulants.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 months
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