Specimen Requirements

Container Type: SST tube or Red top tube (plain)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability: Room Temp 8 hours Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20 øC) >5 days
Unacceptable Condition: Icteric, hemolyzed, heat inactivated, or plasma specimens.