Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA). Performance characteristics have not been specifically validated for patients under 21 years, pregnant women, or immunocompromised/immunosuppressed patients.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Reference Range(s)
Non-Reactive
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Seperator Tube
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Sample Stability
3 days room temperature 7 days refrigerated 3 months frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate. Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Alternative Specimen
1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. 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. Refrigerate. Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.