COLLECTION AND HANDLING. Specimen: The specimen may be serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or urine. Serum specimens should be free of hemolysis or lipemia. A fibrinogen band, which may obscure the beta-gamma zone, will appear in plasma samples. Storage: Fresh serum is the specimen of choice. If storage is necessary, samples may be stored covered at 2 to 8°C for 48 hours.
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