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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Collect a FULL serum separator tube of blood. Invert 5 times. Let clot 60 to 120 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge at 1000 to 1300 g for 10 minutes. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Thawed specimens. Plasma and hemolyzed serum.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month