Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma specimens.

Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)

Stability: