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Test Code ACARD Cardiolipin Antibodies, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Vitalant

 

Vitalant Test Code: 537R; Method ELISA

Specimen Requirements

1.0 ml sodium citrate plasma frozen

 

 

Drawn at Hospital:

  1. Prechill blue tube prior to collection on wet ice
  2. Immediately upon collection, place tube back on wet ice
  3. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
  4. Pour plasma into specimen transport tube
  5. Freeze immediately

 

Drawn at Offsite location:

  1. Prechill blue tube prior to collection on wet ice
  2. Immediately upon collection, place tube back on wet ice
  3. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
  4. Pour plasma into specimen transport tube
  5. Place specimen transport tube on wet ice for transport to the hospital
  6. Upon arrival in the main lab, freeze immediately
  7. Specimen must reach the lab and be frozen within 4 hours of collection

                                                                                                                      

 

                                           

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

St Clair Hospital Test Code

ACARD