Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

Red (No Additive)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator).

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.5 mL of serum or plasma