| Methodology: |
Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 3 mL plain red, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 1.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.8 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 6 weeks; Refrigerated: 6 weeks; Frozen: 6 weeks
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