| Methodology: |
Quantitative Indirect Immunofluorescence
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
5-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology lab at (866) 266-5699.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: Indefinitely
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