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AKA
CRYPTO
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
If specimen is poured off, place in a sterile plastic tube only.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
Methodology
Immunochromatographic methodology