Components:

Aspirin is an anto-platelet drug that works to prevent heart attacks and strokes by reducing the production of thromboxane, the chemical that makes platelets sticky. ART is an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) used to determine levels of 11-dehydro thromboxane B2 (11dhTxB2) in human urine, which aids in the qualitative detection of aspirin effect in apparently healthy individuals post ingestion. In aspirin treated patients, high levels of 11dhTxB2 are associated with increased risk of heart attack and cardiac death.

 

 

Collection/Packaging Instructions:

**Please Use the LPP Package for ART Specimens**

 

Fasting Is Not Required

 

1. Have patient void into a collection cup.
2. Within 4 hours of collection, transfer urine into tube containing preservative using the transfer device. Both are provided in the urine collection kit.
3.  Insert the transfer device into the cup of urine and push tube onto the transfer device. The vacuum will draw 8 ml of urine into the tube.
4. Label tube with patient name and date and affix sticker from requisition.
5. Place tube of urine into the sponge. (Up to 3 patient urine specimens may be placed in one sponge or urine specimens and LPP specimens may be combined in one sponge).
6. The sponge and absorbent tissue are placed into the biohazard bag and sealed.
7. The completed requisition is put into the outside pocket of the biohazard bag.
8. Place the biohazard bag into Styrofoam lined cardboard box.
9. The frozen ice brick is placed on top of biohazard bag.
10. Replace the Styrofoam lid before closing box.
11. Insert the box into the Lab Pack envelope, seal and affix the Fedex expandable billable stamp at the indicated spot. (Up to 3 boxes may be placed in one Lab Pack envelope or may be combined with MicroNutrient Testing boxes).
12. Complete the "Shipper" portion of the stamp.

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Sample must remain refrigerated in transit via frozen "brick" supplied in each kit. Please be certain brick is frozen at time of draw.

 

 

Shipping Instructions:

• Do not place the shipment in a drop box.
• Do not use the automated system when calling for a pick up. Speak with a customer service representative.
• It is very important to receive the specimens the day after collection
• Call Fed Ex for courier pickup ASAP at 800-463-3339, but no later than 3:00PM, Monday-Friday.
• Give your address as the pickup location.
• THE LABORATORY IS OPEN ON SATURDAYS TO RECEIVE SPECIMENS COLLECTED ON FRIDAYS.

 

Report Delivery:

Results are typically available within 10 -14 days.

Reports are delivered via general mail.

 

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