2 weeks room temperature 2 weeks refrigerated 45 days frozen
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Collection Instructions
Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Room temperature.
Alternative Specimen
1 mL Heparin Green Top Plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as heparin plasma. Room temperature.