| Methodology: |
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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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: Separate from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
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