Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.4 ml whole blood in a (2) Non Gel Red microtainers
Specimen Stability24 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.5 ml serum
Specimen TransportFrozen
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, and freeze until shipped
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsTuesdays only
Reference ValueNormal range based on calculated results
