| Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
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