1.0 mL Plasma preferred. (Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL)

Tube Type: Green top - Yellow ring Lithium Heparin PST

Also acceptable: 1.0 mL Serum. (Minimum volume: 0.5 mL) / Tube Type: Gold SST

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Hospital Chemistry Dept, Copley Chemistry Dept

Same day as performed.

0.62 - 1.60 ng/dL

Room temperature: Stable for 5 days.
Refrigerated: Stable for 7 days.

Outreach Courier Transport Temperature: Room temperature

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