Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Indicate source on the test request form.
Unacceptable Conditions: Breast milk and salivary fluid. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (should not be thawed more than once)
Reference Interval:
A reference interval has not been established for body fluid specimens.
Interpretive Data:
This test is FDA cleared, but is not labeled for use with body fluid specimens.
