

| Collect | Gold / SST | |
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| Also Acceptable | Plasma (Pink K2EDTA or Green (Sodium Heparin) | |
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| Unacceptable | Hemolyzed or Heparinized | |
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| Transport | Frozen | |
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| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Serum | |
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| Remarks | Sample must be poured off of the gel prior to freezing. | |
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| Notes | Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 3 months | |
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82523
*The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes
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