Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric or clotted specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
Special Handling Instructions
Inhibitor vials (EDTA tubes with 160 uL of Trasylol or aprotinin) are available through ARL client supply and are stored in the Special Chemistry refrigerator.
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric or clotted specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
Special Handling Instructions
Inhibitor vials (EDTA tubes with 160 uL of Trasylol or aprotinin) are available through ARL client supply and are stored in the Special Chemistry refrigerator.
