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Test Overview
<0.2 nmol half cystine/ mg protein
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect Mon - Thurs 11am - 4pm. Call sendouts if any deviation is needed. Depending on current shipping times it might be able to be a little earlier, but not much later.
Collect specimen in ACD solution A tube. Send to Specimen Processing in a green bag, must be refrigerated within 1 hour of collection. Draw Mon- Thurs between 11am and 4pm only.
Collect specimen in ACD solution A tube. Refrigerate within an hour of collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated. Draw Mon- Thurs between 11am and 4 pm only.