Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Plastic container (preservative-free)
Received Room Temperature. Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.
Room Temperature: 3 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 30 day(s)
The reported stability reflects the least stable Stability. Stability may be dependent upon matrix, pH, collection tube, and storage temperature. Negative results should be interpreted with caution. For more information on stability of a specific analyte please contact the laboratory.