| Methodology: |
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), green (sodium heparin), lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 9 days; Refrigerated: 9 days; Frozen: 9 months
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