Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

• Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
• Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
• Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 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:

• Gold Tube/Serum: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated after centrifugation