Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
9-86 pg/mL
Interpretive Data:
This assay is performed using the QuantiGlo® Chemiluminescent EIA kit. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
