| Methodology: |
Quantitative Extraction/Radioimmunoassay
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
6-16 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collect in a pre-chilled tube.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.8 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Spin, separate, and freeze plasma immediately. Do not thaw.
Unacceptable Conditions: Thawed specimens. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 28 days
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