Fixed Time Nephelometry
Serum
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Other Reference Test
Tuesday and Friday
3-7 Days
1-4 mL Blood
Red Top (No Additive)
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp=4 Hours; Refrigerated=20 Days; Frozen=180 Days
Moderately Hemolyzed; Grossly Hemolyzed; Plasma; Viscous Fluids, Synovial, Joint, Knee, and Pleural
2 mL Serum
0.5 mL Serum
Avoid hemolysis.
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07-28-21