Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 2.0 mL serum
Supplies for Submission
Red Top (1)
Specimen Collection
- Maintain sample at 37 °C until separated from cells.
- Label Red Top tube with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
- Allow tube contents to clot in an upright position for 30-60 minutes.
- Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection and refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
After separation from cells, specimens are stable if refrigerated for 2 weeks.
Causes for Rejections
Frozen specimens are not accepted.