| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Random urine. OR plain red, serum separator tube, or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Also acceptable: CSF or BAL.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL urine, serum, or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely
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