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RF
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.0 mL
Pediatric Collection: One SST or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
< 30.0 IU/ml