Specimen Required

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Mint)
Acceptable: Gold

****Heparin plasma and serum samples should not be used interchangeably.****
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

Plasma gel tubes must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.

Processing Instructions:

Thaw samples only once and centrifuge all thawed samples prior to analysis. Do not thaw in a water bath.