Collect
Serum separator tube or a red top tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells immediately by centrifugation and aliquot into a polypropylene or similar plastic tube.
Preferred volume: 1 mL serum
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, specimens with added azide or other preservatives, microbially contaminated, heat treated, or specimens with visible particulates not accepted.
Storage Transport Temp
Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Up to 8 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freeze at or below -20°C for longer storage or shipping.