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: Fasting (9-12 hours). Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

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: Fasting (9-12 hours). Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Alternate:

Plasma

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

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

Collection Instructions: Fasting (9-12 hours). Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).