Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 0.5 mL serum, plasma, or CSF; alternately, tissue
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
- Collect specimen and place in a sterile container.
- Label with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
Indicate specimen source. - Freeze.
Storage Requirements
Frozen
Specimens are stable if frozen for 1 month.
Causes for Rejections
Heparinized specimens are not accepted.