| Methodology: |
Immunoradiometric Assay
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| Performed: |
Wed, Thu, Sat
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| Reported: |
2-6 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL blood into any chilled container of EDTA, plus 0.2 cc aprotinin (0.04 cc aprotinin per mL of whole blood).
Transport: 2 mL plasma (EDTA plus aprotinin), frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Remarks: To prevent analyte degradation, aprotinin inhibitor is the required additive for this assay. Inhibitor vials are available through ARUP Client Services (ARUP Supply #16570)
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months
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