| Methodology: |
Extraction Radioimmunoassay
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
Within 18 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Place PTH-related protein cocktail tubes on ice prior to collection. ARUP Supply #40492. Collect the whole blood with syringe and transfer to the cocktail tube. Alternative: If a syringe is not available, collect the blood in a plain red and immediately transfer the sample into the cold cocktail tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Immediately separate the plasma from cells in a refrigerated centrifuge and transfer into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Transport: 3.1 mL plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 1.1 mL) Use a PTH-related protein and releasing factor tube. Submit sample in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Unacceptable Conditions: Ambient samples greater than 4 days and refrigerated samples greater than 8 days.
Stability: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
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