| Methodology: |
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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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 serum separator tube.
Transport: 0.5 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum, frozen.
Remarks: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. EDTA and sodium citrate are acceptable. Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in potassium oxalate, sodium fluoride, heparin, or PPT. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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