Updated Test
Effective Date
06/27/2022
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
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| Deleted: | Added: This test requires a physician attestation form that patient consent has been received if the ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA. |
Specimen Preparation
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| Deleted: | Added: Send 5.0 mL whole blood. Do not transfer to other containers. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature. |
Alternate Specimen
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| Deleted: | Added: Whole blood: ACD A, ACD B, sodium heparin |
Transport Temperature
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| Deleted: | Added: Room temperature only |
Stability
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| Added: Room temperature: 8 days | |
| Added: Refrigerated: Unacceptable | |
| Deleted: | Added: Frozen: Unacceptable |