Test Code 14.3.3ETAPROT 14.3.3 ETA, Rheumatoid Arthritis, LabCorp Test #504550

Important Note

Centrifuge and separate specimen within 45 minutes of venipuncture.

This test is for serum only. Please see "CSF14-3-3 PROT" for CSF requirements.

ARUP #3001255

Meditech Mnemonic:

14.3.3ETAPROT

Aliases:

14.3.3n Protein ETA

Augurex

Preferred Specimen:

1mL sreum (Gold/SST)

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum (red top no gel)

Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum (does not include repeat/reflex testing)

Reject: Hemolysis, lipema

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Frozen

Specimen Stability (after serum/cell separation):

Room temperature: 3 days

Refrigerated: 3 days

Frozen: 7 days

Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable X 6

Laboratory Corporation of America

Esoterix Endocrinology

4301 Lost Hills Road

Calabasas Hills, CA 91301