Shipping and Handling Instructions

Submission Container/Tube: SST Tube

Acceptable: Plain Red Top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum

Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL serum

Transport: Refrigerated

Note: The stability study demonstrated a sharp decrease after 4 days at room temperature, which increases the risk of rejection if not shipped refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 60 days, Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days, Ambient 4 days.

Rejection Criteria: Gross Hemolysis, Icteric

Day(s) performed: Sunday - Friday

Report Available: 5 to 8 days