| 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: |
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes or gels, lavender (EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 6 weeks; Refrigerated: 6 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
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