| Methodology: |
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Green (sodium heparin), or lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 week
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