| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enyzme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma at to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 2 months
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