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Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Serum RED TOP
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable: Gold Serum gel (*Only if spun and separated within 4 hours)
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.4 hours is acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 8 hours | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided