Specimen Requirements

Container Type: SST tube
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 24 hours Frozen (-20 øC) 3 months
Alternate Specimens: Lavender top tube (EDTA)