Hemolysis Lipemia Icterus Room temperature samples Contaminated samples Heat-inactivated samples Plasma CSF Body fluid
Reference Range(s)
<=29 IV: Negative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL frozen serum
Sample Stability
After separation from cells: 2 days room temperature 2 weeks refrigerated 1 year frozen
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Refrigerate.