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Test ID |
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INSUM |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB527 |
Specimen Requirements
A fasting specimen is recommended. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum or plasma refrigerated. If multiple specimens are collected, label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time).
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
3 months
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens
Methodology
Chemiluminescence