Allow to clot, centrifuge and immediately separate serum from cells. Refrigerate. Freeze if specimen cannot be assayed within 7 days. Allow no more than one freeze/thaw cycle. Social Security Number must be provided if historical graph is to be reported.
Stability:
7 days refrigerated or 1 year frozen. Unstable ambient.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL serum.
Transport:
Refrigerated, or if frozen, on dry ice.
Comments:
Serum levels of this antigen are utilized for patients with breast cancer.
Rejection Criteria:
More thatn one freeze/thaw cycle.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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