Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

• After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
• Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

• Processed Specimen: Serum
• Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
• Aliquot: No
• Processing Instructions:
  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
• Transport Temperature: Refrigerate