| Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 4 mL plain red. Serum should be separated from cells immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Serum should be separated from cells immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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