Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.30 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are not acceptable.

2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and the specimen.

Additional Information:

1. Label specimen appropriately (serum).