Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 0.5 mL serum
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Specimen Collection
- Centrifuge serum separator tube (SST) with stopper in place.
- Submit unopened tube sealed with red tape.
- Refrigerate – send this in a separate tube if other tests are ordered.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 7 days.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens with the following conditions are not accepted:
- hemolysis
- frozen
- plain Red Top tube
- unsealed/opened tube