| Methodology: |
Enzymatic
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in gray (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride).
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
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