Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

PREFERRED:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Fill tube(s) completely.
2. Keep specimen tightly capped. 
3. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
4. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
5.  

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Fill tube(s) completely.
2. Keep specimen tightly capped.
3. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
4. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Fill tube(s) completely.

1. Keep specimen tightly capped. 
2. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
4.