Specimen Requirements

Separated specimens may be stored for up to 8 hours at room temperature or for up to 2 days at 2 - 8°C

Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.