Notes
QSJC # 13031 Reactivating test
Specimen Information
Collect
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| Serum separator tube (SST) |
Specimen Preparation
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| Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial. |
Alternate Specimen
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| Serum: Red top | |
| Plasma: Lavender EDTA or Green lithium heparin |
Minimum Volume
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| 0.5 mL |
Transport Temperature
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| Refrigerated |
Rejection Criteria
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| Hemolyzed sample or hemolysis, body fluids. |
Stability
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| Room temperature: 8 hours | |
| Refrigerated: 14 days | |
| Frozen: 90 days |
Methodology
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| Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay |
Reference Range
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| 0 - 10 mcgmol/L |
Performing Laboratory
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| Quest SJC |
Days Performed
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| Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
Turnaround Time
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| 3 - 6 days |