| Methodology: |
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Draw specimens 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter.
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: green (sodium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells immediately. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes, Lavender (EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
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