| 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 5 mL plain red. Also acceptable: green (sodium heparin), lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Transport: 3 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Amber Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Do not collect serum in separator tubes or gels. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours if protected from light; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
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