Specimen Requirements
1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Keep Serum Aliquot Refrigerated
Storage Requirements
5 days room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 3 months frozen
Causes for Rejections
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia