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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST or Red
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube(s) is acceptable. Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Gross hemolysis | Gross reject; Mild OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | NA |
Other/Tissue/Swab | Specimens other than indicated |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
Ambient | 7 days | ||
Refrigerated | 7 days |