Updated Test

Effective Date

11/21/2022

Specimen Information

Specimen Preparation

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Deleted: Added: Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in an amber screw capped plastic vial. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

Alternate Specimen

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Deleted: Added: Plasma: Sodium heparin, EDTA; PROTECT FROM LIGHT

Minimum Volume

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Deleted: Added: 0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria

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Deleted: Added: Serum separator tube

Methodology

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Deleted: Added: Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Turn-around Time

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Deleted: Added: 3 - 6 days