| Methodology: |
Quantitative Enzymatic
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Body fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Indicate source on the test request form.
Unacceptable Conditions: Breast milk, salivary fluid, or sputum. Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
UUHC Specimens: After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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