Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Special Instructions:
Collect on Ice.
Spin down in a refrigerated centrifuge and immediately separate plasma from cells. Morning (6 a.m. 10:30 a.m.) specimen is desirable.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly)
Patient Preparation: 12 hours before this blood test do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin or vitamin B7, which are commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.