| Ordering Recommendation: |
Recommended test for the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.
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| Methodology: |
Quantitative 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: Serum separator tube, pink (K2EDTA), green (lithium heparin), or lt. blue (sodium citrate).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in potassium oxalate or sodium fluoride. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 year
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