Shipping and Handling Instructions

Submission Container/Tube:  Aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum                                 Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL serum 
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic, heat-treated, or specimens containing heavy, visible particulate.   
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days, Frozen 30 days, Ambient 24 hours
Transport: Refrigerated
Report Available:  2-3 days
Day(s) performed:  Tuesday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA